
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (85 Rentals)
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Longspur Crossing

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Creeks Edge Apartments

Park Plaza

Starburst

Hedge Apartments

VEER Apartments

Villages at Fiskville

Villas del Sol

9220 N Interstate Hwy 35
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Woodland Heights

8300 N Interstate Hwy 35

8207 Sam Rayburn Dr

8221 Sam Rayburn Dr

Orbit

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Towne Oaks II
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The Sonata

A Country Place

701 W Longspur Blvd, Unit 1125

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7581 Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 16-101
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10401 N Lamar Blvd, Unit B201

502 North

Lotus Village

600 Barwood Park, Unit 1737

8912 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 213

9036 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 106

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9971 Quail Blvd, Unit 0821

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1070 Mearns Meadow Blvd, Unit 124

Chevy Chase Apartments

Copper Mill

10000 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 2033

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Bridge at Granada

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10100 Brownie Dr, Unit A

Chateau Avalon of Austin

8926 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 05-0515

Towne Oaks

1200 Mearns Meadow Blvd, Unit 5-131
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North Lamar, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Lamar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lamar Studio Apartments | $743 | $637 | $1,377 |
| North Lamar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $898 | $650 | $1,999 |
| North Lamar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $700 | $1,750 |
| North Lamar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,300 | $2,200 |
| North Lamar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,899 | $1,899 |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available North Lamar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lamar area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at The Palms on Lamar priced from $500. Alma Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $637. Here are the most affordable North Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palms on Lamar | 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Alma Apartments | CARIÑO - AF60 | Studio,1BA | $637 |
| Longspur Crossing | A | Studio,1BA | $643 |
| Creeks Edge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 (601 SqFt) | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Starburst | A1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
| Hedge Apartments | Sage | Studio,1BA | $681 |
| Villas del Sol | 400 Designer 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Woodland Heights | A -1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| 8207 Sam Rayburn Dr | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lamar, TX
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Lamar area is the $1.15 price per square foot B2 Model at Towne Oaks II in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value North Lamar apartment is the 3BD 2BA Model at Arrowhead Park Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the North Lamar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lamar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Oaks II | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Arrowhead Park Apartments | 3BD 2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Villas de la Plaza | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 8907 Parkfield Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Park Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 8909 Parkfield Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Chateau Avalon of Austin | The Chateau | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Creeks Edge Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Starburst | A2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 8207 Sam Rayburn Dr | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lamar Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Lamar?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Lamar is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lamar?
The cheapest apartment in North Lamar is Creeks Edge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in North Lamar costs $950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lamar?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in North Lamar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Lamar?
Cheap apartments in North Lamar have an average cost of $1,243 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lamar.
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