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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 1 Bed unit found at The Rhett priced from $677. Magnolia Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RhettA11BR,1BA$677
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$733
ALMA ApartmentsCORAZON - SH - 50%Studio,1BA$770
Longspur CrossingB1BR,1BA$780
Aviva at North PlazaA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$799
Ascent at Walnut Creek1X1 A1BR,1BA$799
OrbitA1+ 1st1BR,1BA$799
StarburstA1+D 1st1BR,1BA$799
Brook Meadow VillageA11BR,1BA$799
Ashford Costa PerlaA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, TX

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer North area is the $1.24 price per square foot D1 Model at Bridge at Harris Ridge in the in the North Austin neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Outer North apartment is the C1 Model at The Park at Walnut Creek starting at $1,810 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Milwood 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.
Bridge at Harris RidgeD14BR,2BA$1.24
The Park at Walnut CreekC13BR,2BA$1.34
Laurel Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Avalon Palm Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.33
The BelmontA11BR,1BA$1.31
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$1.00
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
The RhettA11BR,1BA$0.97
Remington House ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.33
Village at Collinwood1x11BR,1BA$1.30

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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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer North is The Rhett which is listed at $677, 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 340 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 $536 which is $2,459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.

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