Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (40 Rentals)

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8225 Sam Rayburn DrAustin, TX 78753
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Short Hills South

8001 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753

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North Lamar, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Lamar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lamar area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Chevy Chase priced from $750. The Hedge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable North Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy ChaseA21BR,1BA$750
The HedgeSage - AF60Studio,1BA$770
ALMA ApartmentsCORAZON - SH - 50%Studio,1BA$770
Longspur CrossingB1BR,1BA$780
VEER ApartmentsSwerve - AF60Studio,1BA$790
Short Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$799
Aviva at North PlazaA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$799
OrbitA1++ 1st1BR,1BA$799
Brook Meadow VillageA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lamar, TX

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Lamar area is the $1.51 price per square foot B Model at Villas de la Plaza in the in the North Lamar neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value North Lamar apartment is the B1 Model at Chevy Chase starting at $1,288 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lamar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas de la PlazaB2BR,2BA$1.51
Chevy ChaseB12BR,1BA$1.52
Estates at Norwood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Ashford Cameron Grove1X1-A-R1BR,1BA$1.55
Brook Meadow VillageB12BR,1BA$1.53
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
Chateau Avalon of AustinThe Chateau2BR,1BA$1.42
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$1.43
Remington House ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.33
Park Plaza at Hyde Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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North Lamar, Austin, TX

Ranked #119

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North Lamar, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the North Lamar Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lamar?

The cheapest apartment in North Lamar is Chevy Chase which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in North Lamar costs $2,995.

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 199 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 $530 which is $2,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lamar.

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