Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (53 Rentals)

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Garner Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garner Park Apartments

8225 Sam Rayburn DrAustin, TX 78753
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8907 Parkfield Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8907 Parkfield Dr

8907 Parkfield DrAustin, TX 78758
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Short Hills South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Short Hills South

8001 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skye Austin

1200 Mearns Meadow BlvdAustin, TX 78758

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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 Hedge Apartments priced from $625. Alma Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable North Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$625
Alma ApartmentsCARIÑO - SH 50%Studio,1BA$660
Longspur CrossingAStudio,1BA$707
VEER ApartmentsCurve- SH50Studio,1BA$725
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$745
Brook Meadow VillageA21BR,1BA$750
Alara North BurnetStudioStudio,1BA$771
Pebble Creek ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$775
Aviva at North PlazaA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$779
OrbitB1-W 1st2BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lamar, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Lamar area is the $1.35 price per square foot C1 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Alma North Plaza II in the in the North Lamar neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value North Lamar apartment is the 2X2-A-R Model at Ashford Cameron Grove starting at $1,450 with a $1.31 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.
Alma North Plaza IIC1 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.35
Ashford Cameron Grove2X2-A-R2BR,2BA$1.31
Chevy Chase ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.32
Remington House ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.33
Towne Oaks IIB12BR,2BA$1.17
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
Chateau Avalon of AustinThe Chateau2BR,1BA$1.32
Arrowhead Park Apartments2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Forest ParkThe Elm1BR,1BA$1.28
Creek's Edge1x11BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Lamar, Austin, TX

Ranked #122

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 Hedge Apartments which is listed at $725, 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 284 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 $811 which is $2,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lamar.

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