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Outer North, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer North area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Magnolia Flats priced from $600. Longspur Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $616. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Longspur CrossingC1BR,1BA$616
The FielderA1-Affordable1BR,1BA$679
BluA1Studio,1BA$700
Ironhorse Flats1BR/1BA - Reading1BR,1BA$700
The BarstowA1-Affordable1BR,1BA$704
Walnut Creek CrossingA21BR,1BA$734
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$745
Aviva at North PlazaA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$749
Avalon Palm ApartmentsEX1Studio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, TX

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer North area is the $1.04 price per square foot The Hickory Model at Forest Park in the in the North Lamar neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Outer North apartment is the B1 Model at Remington House Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest ParkThe Hickory3BR,2BA$1.04
Remington House ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.33
Alma North Plaza IIB2 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
The Heights on ParmerTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
The BelmontA11BR,1BA$1.31
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East, A 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$1.07
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
Chateau Avalon of AustinThe Chateau2BR,1BA$1.32
Arrowhead Park Apartments2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Aviva at North PlazaA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.35

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer North is under $750.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer North is Longspur Crossing which is listed at $616, while the average apartment in Outer North costs $2,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer North?

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 574 regular apartments in Outer North 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 Outer North?

Cheap apartments in Outer North have an average cost of $755 which is $2,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.

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