Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North University Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (91 Rentals)

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property at 311 E 31st St

$700 - $1,450

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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311 E 31st St

AustinTX78705
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305 Flats
$895 - $1,295
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$730 - $1,130
Required Monthly Fees
$165

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$895 - $1,295
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305 Flats

305 W 35th StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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property at 202 E 32nd St

$765 - $950

Studio Rentals

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202 E 32nd St

AustinTX78705
property at 630 Maiden Ln

$950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 12

630 Maiden Ln

AustinTX78705

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property at 400 W 34th St

$895 - $995

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 8

400 W 34th St

AustinTX78705
property at 3106 Duval St

$950 - $1,950

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

3106 Duval St

AustinTX78705

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property at 307 E 31st St

$800 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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307 E 31st St

AustinTX78705
property at 3107 Speedway

$800 - $1,095

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3107 Speedway

AustinTX78705
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The Kingston
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$1,100 - $1,300
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$1,100 - $1,300

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$1,100 - $1,300
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The Kingston

409 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705
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2802 Whitis Avenue
$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,145 - $1,345
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$1,195 - $1,395
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2802 Whitis Avenue

2802 Whitis AveAustin, TX 78705
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property at 2818 Nueces St

$1,200 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

2818 Nueces St

AustinTX78705
property at 2712 Whitis Ave

$1,250 - $2,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 4

2712 Whitis Ave

AustinTX78705
property at 302 E 34th St

$1,250 - $1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 24

302 E 34th St

AustinTX78705
property at 3405 Helms St

$1,000 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 25

3405 Helms St

AustinTX78705

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property at 2814 Nueces St

$1,350 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 3

2814 Nueces St

AustinTX78705
property at 3011 Whitis Ave

$1,300 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 25

3011 Whitis Ave

AustinTX78705
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VIP Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

VIP Apartments

101 E 33rd StAustin, TX 78705
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Elmwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Apartments

500 Elmwood PlAustin, TX 78705
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Pepper Tree II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Tree II

408 37th St WAustin, TX 78705
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The Jacksonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jacksonian

3812 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78751

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Cheapest Available North University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North University area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Pinnacle 31 priced from $875. Fountain Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable North University apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinnacle 31EfficiencyStudio,1BA$875
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1 UpgradedStudio,1BA$895
305 FlatsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$895
Nova HouseA11BR,1BA$975
The Carrells Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Speedway 38Lucy's1BR,1BA$999
Oasis at the SpeedwayEasy Tiger1BR,1BA$1,025
Cedar 31Cosmos1BR,1BA$1,050
Monticello Apartments Hyde ParkModel 1Studio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North University, TX

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the North University area is the $1.23 price per square foot B3 Model at Venue on Guadalupe in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value North University apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Stone Hill Apartments starting at $1,340 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Venue on GuadalupeB32BR,2BA$1.23
Stone Hill Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Point NorthB12BR,2BA$1.18
Villas on GuadalupeA2 Loft2BR,1BA$1.66
Nova HouseB12BR,1BA$2.13
The Parker at Hyde Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
The Carrells Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Cedar 31Cosmos1BR,1BA$1.62
Speedway 38Lucy's1BR,1BA$1.92
3113 Benelva Dr, Unit B3113 Benelva DrStudio ,1BA$2.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North University is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North University?

The cheapest apartment in North University is Nova House which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in North University costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North University?

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 77 regular apartments in North University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in North University have an average cost of $952 which is $443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North University.

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