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

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North Side, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The ShoalS2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.27
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
1215 Guadalupe St, Unit S-60031215 Guadalupe StStudio ,1BA$5.35
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.49
The ShoalS3Studio ,1BA$3.88
Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms)Furnished Bedroom 4 Bed 2 Bath C4BR,2BA$8.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Side, Austin, TX

Ranked #46

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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