
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (9 Rentals)
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515 Shoal Creek Blvd

703 W 11th St

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

1600 West Ave

Rio House Apartments

Lantana Apartments

The Shoal
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 | $1,464 | $1,000 | $3,299 |
| North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $995 | $2,101 |
| North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $1,400 | $4,500 |
| North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Side Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,301 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, TX
As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.97 price per square foot #342 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 - Large (1044 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,325 with a $1.27 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 | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1215 Guadalupe St, Unit S-6003 | 1215 Guadalupe St | Studio ,1BA | $5.35 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Shoal | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
| Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms) | Furnished Bedroom 4 Bed 2 Bath C | 4BR,2BA | $8.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Side, Austin, TX
Ranked #46
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the North Side Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 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 $2,300.
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 $2,100.
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 8 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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