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$1,398 - $3,857Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shoal
827 W 12th StAustin, TX 78701
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,000 (5 Rentals)
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$1,600 - $1,7002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lantana Apartments
1802 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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$1,200 - $1,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rio House Apartments
606 W 17th StAustin, TX 78701
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$2,4502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Nueces Flats
600 W 10th StAustin, TX 78701
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Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!
601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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North Side, Austin, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Studio Apartments | $1,401 | $1,050 | $1,783 |
| North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,200 | $5,838 |
| North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $19,388 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available North Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments priced from $1,050. Rio House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Shoal | S1-C | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, TX
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.97 price per square foot #442 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.) Model at Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! starting at $1,495 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces Flats | #442 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Lantana Apartments | 2M | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Shoal | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Side is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Side?
The cheapest apartment in North Side is Rio House Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in North Side costs $19,388.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Side?
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 10 regular apartments in North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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