
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (226 Rentals)
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Room in House on Heyerdahl Dr

Longspur Crossing

Alma Apartments

Park Plaza

Creeks Edge Apartments

Trails of Walnut Creek

Woodland Heights

Avalon Palm Apartments

Ventura North
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Brook Meadow Village

Starburst

Villas del Sol

Orbit

Pebble Creek Apartments

On The Green

Anderson Flats

San Paloma Apartments

Villages at Fiskville
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A Country Place

Ascent At Northgate

8900 N Interstate Hwy 35, Unit 2154

3220 Duval Rd, Unit 0812

Dryfield Apartments

The Sonata

Harris Branch Seniors

Arrowhead Park Apartments

701 W Longspur Blvd, Unit 1125

8800 N Interstate Hwy 35, Unit 2127
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605 Masterson Pass, Unit 1335

Remington House Apartments

Ascent North

11900 Hobby Horse Ct, Unit 1335

Davies Ranch

Highpoint North

Lotus Village

Silver Springs

10401 N Lamar Blvd, Unit B201

The Rhett
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12330 Metric Blvd, Unit 3111

2000 Cedar Bend Dr, Unit 10305

11922 Tobler Trl

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12001 Metric Blvd, Unit 401

Ten Oaks

The Heights on Parmer

11701 Metric Blvd, Unit 0212

502 North

12007 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 0125
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Outer North, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer North Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $649 | $2,400 |
| Outer North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $665 | $3,931 |
| Outer North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $880 | $5,082 |
| Outer North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Outer North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $1,449 | $2,541 |
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There are currently 226 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer North Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Longspur Crossing priced from $649. The Palms on Lamar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longspur Crossing | A | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| The Palms on Lamar | 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Alma Apartments | CORAZON - AF50 | Studio,1BA | $660 |
| Blu | A1 | Studio,1BA | $660 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 (601 SqFt) | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Creeks Edge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Woodland Heights | A -1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Avalon Palm Apartments | EX1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Ventura North | 1x1 Standard Unit! | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Cricket Hollow Apartments | A2 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, TX
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer North area is the $1.24 price per square foot B Model at Villas de la Plaza in the in the North Lamar neighborhood starting from $1,189. The second greatest value Outer North apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Magnolia Flats starting at $950 with a $1.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas de la Plaza | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Magnolia Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Chateau Avalon of Austin | The Chateau | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Arrowhead Park Apartments | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Villages at Fiskville | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Heights on Parmer | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Nova North Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Silver Springs | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 (601 SqFt) | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Creeks Edge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $735.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer North?
The cheapest apartment in Outer North is Park Plaza which is listed at $665, 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 240 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 $709 which is $1,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.
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