
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Hedge Apartments

Park Plaza

Woodland Heights

Starburst

Longspur Crossing

Alma Apartments

Villas del Sol
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10401 N Lamar Blvd

9412 Quail Meadow Dr

10206 Oak Hollow Cir

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8907 Parkfield Dr

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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 | $846 | $625 | $1,332 |
| North Lamar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $904 | $695 | $1,550 |
| North Lamar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $799 | $2,945 |
| North Lamar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,250 | $2,050 |
| North Lamar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $2,048 | $2,048 |
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There are currently 44 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 Hedge Apartments priced from $625. The Palms on Lamar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable North Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge Apartments | Sage - AF60 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| The Palms on Lamar | 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 (601 SqFt) | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Woodland Heights | A -1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Longspur Crossing | A | Studio,1BA | $711 |
| Alma Apartments | CORAZON - AF60 | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Starburst | A4+P 1st | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Ashford Costa Azure | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Villas del Sol | 400 Upgrade 1st Floor | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Aviva at North Plaza | A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lamar, TX
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Lamar area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2X2-A-R Model at Ashford Cameron Grove in the in the North Lamar neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value North Lamar apartment is the B1 Model at Remington House Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Cameron Grove | 2X2-A-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Remington House Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Towne Oaks II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Copper Mill Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Chateau Avalon of Austin | The Chateau | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Villages at Fiskville | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Arrowhead Park Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Chevy Chase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 (601 SqFt) | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Woodland Heights | A -1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $774.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lamar?
The cheapest apartment in North Lamar is Park Plaza which is listed at $695, 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 47 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 $819 which is $2,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lamar.
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