Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (91 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at The Palms on Lamar priced from $500. Starburst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $618. Here are the most affordable North Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$500
StarburstA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$634
ALMA ApartmentsCARIÑO - AF60Studio,1BA$651
Park Plaza1x1 (601 SqFt)1BR,1BA$665
Longspur CrossingAStudio,1BA$675
Woodland HeightsA -1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$699
Alma North PlazaA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
8207 Sam Rayburn DrOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$700
OrbitA3 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$733

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lamar, TX

As of June 19, 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 B2 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Alma North Plaza II starting at $1,199 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towne Oaks IIB22BR,2BA$1.15
Alma North Plaza IIB2 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
8907 Parkfield Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02
Park Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1.15
8909 Parkfield Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.90
OrbitB1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Chateau Avalon of AustinThe Chateau2BR,1BA$1.20
Remington House ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.27
8207 Sam Rayburn DrOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Alma North PlazaA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lamar Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Lamar?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Lamar is at The Palms on Lamar listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Lamar Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Lamar Apartment is $618 at Starburst.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Lamar Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Lamar is starting from $880 at Creeks Edge Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Lamar Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Lamar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrowhead Park Apartments and starts from $1,295.

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