Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (288 Rentals)

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The Axel
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$853 - $1,588
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9024 Northgate BlvdAustin, TX 78758
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Ironhorse Flats
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$865 - $1,715
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Ironhorse Flats

1930 W Rundberg LnAustin, TX 78758
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Milo
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$875 - $5,201
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Milo

3220 Duval RdAustin, TX 78759
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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 Ventura North priced from $500. The Palms on Lamar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventura NorthMOVE IN SPECIAL (Immediate)1BR,1BA$500
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$500
Alma ApartmentsCARIÑO - AF60Studio,1BA$633
Longspur CrossingAStudio,1BA$639
Creeks Edge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$650
Park Plaza1x1 (601 SqFt)1BR,1BA$665
BluA1Studio,1BA$682
Villas del Sol400 Upgrade 1st FloorStudio,1BA$695
Highpoint North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
StarburstA2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, TX

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer North area is the $1.05 price per square foot C2 Model at Ten Oaks in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $1,468. The second greatest value Outer North apartment is the C1 Model at Nova North Apartments starting at $1,285 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the North 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.
Ten OaksC23BR,2BA$1.05
Nova North ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.15
Highpoint North2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
8907 Parkfield Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.97
8909 Parkfield Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
StarburstB1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Ventura NorthBeautiful 2x1 minutes from the Domain!2BR,1BA$0.94
The Heights on Parmer1/11BR,1BA$1.17
Park Plaza1x1 (629 SqFt)1BR,1BA$1.15
Anderson FlatsClassic 1Bd1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $698.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer North is Ventura North which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Outer North costs $2,495.

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 127 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 $783 which is $1,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.

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