
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Side area of Austin.


Lone Star Lofts

305 Flats

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

MAA South Lamar

The Parker at Hyde Park

The Arnold

MLK Highline
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Berkshire Riverview

Bridge at the Blockyard

Residences at Saltillo

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Starlight

Sentral East Austin

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Platform

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Lakeshore Pearl

The Weaver

Sabina

The Shoal

Marq Uptown

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Alexan Rivercrest

505 W 18th St
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The Bouldin

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SkyHouse Austin

The Bowie

AMLI Eastside

The Clark

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The Waller

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The Marlowe

Water Marq

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The Lola

Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!

Penthouse
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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 | $1,684 | $799 | $3,299 |
| North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,787 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,819 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $880 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 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 Miller Square & Spanish Trails priced from $799. 305 Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | E1 - Designer - Miller Square | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 305 Flats | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Arnold | E1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Berkshire Riverview | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,137 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| MLK Highline | Minimalist | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| MAA South Lamar | Traditional 1x1 505 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, TX
As of April 24, 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 C Model at San Remo Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 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 |
| San Remo Apartments | C | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.68 |
| Lone Star Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Villas on Guadalupe | A2 Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| MLK Highline | Minimalist | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
| Platform | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | E1 - Designer - Miller Square | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Side?
The cheapest apartment in North Side is Miller Square & Spanish Trails which is listed at $1,064, while the average apartment in North Side costs $3,007.
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 62 regular apartments in North Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in North Side have an average cost of $760 which is $2,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Side.
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