North Lamar, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 03, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in North Lamar is $1,085, a 10.54% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,212.
One-bedroom apartments provide 660 square feet for $913, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,286 offer 929 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in North Lamar, Austin, TX
Last updated: October 03, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,085 | 784 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $913 | 660 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,286 | 929 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
North Lamar, Austin, TX rent trends
Rental prices in North Lamar, Austin, TX have decreased by 10.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,212 to $1,085.
What's the typical rent budget in North Lamar, Austin, TX?
The largest share of rentals in North Lamar, Austin, TX (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in North Lamar, Austin, TX?
1,423 or 67% of the households in North Lamar, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 712 or 33% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in North Lamar?
Mesa Park $923/month
Georgian Acres $945/month
Heritage Hills $954/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,646/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in North Lamar?
Bouldin Creek $2,619/month
Downtown Austin $3,331/month
West University $3,497/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Austin, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| West University | $3,497 |
| Downtown Austin | $3,331 |
| Bouldin Creek | $2,619 |
| SoCo | $2,526 |
| Central East Austin | $2,488 |
| Clarksville | $2,320 |
| Tarrytown West Austin | $2,293 |
| Westlake | $2,281 |
| Zilker | $2,171 |
| Rosedale | $2,133 |
| North University | $2,129 |
| The Triangle | $2,010 |
| Travis Heights | $1,983 |
| Rosewood | $1,977 |
| East Cesar Chavez | $1,977 |
| Steiner Ranch | $1,972 |
| Holly | $1,968 |
| Govalle | $1,912 |
| Johnston Terrace | $1,900 |
| Chestnut | $1,881 |
| Cedar Valley | $1,849 |
| Hancock | $1,840 |
| Pilot Knob | $1,806 |
| Bee Cave Woods | $1,766 |
| North Burnet | $1,764 |
| Barton Hills | $1,725 |
| Highland | $1,725 |
| Long Canyon | $1,695 |
| Oak Hill | $1,681 |
| Brentwood | $1,676 |
| Allandale | $1,652 |
| Bauerle Ranch | $1,649 |
| Bluebell Ridge | $1,635 |
| North Point | $1,627 |
| Angus Valley | $1,622 |
| River Place | $1,603 |
| Crestview | $1,585 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,583 |
| Northwood | $1,566 |
| Avery Ranch | $1,555 |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | $1,554 |
| Montopolis | $1,547 |
| The Woodlands | $1,540 |
| Galindo | $1,534 |
| Jester Estates | $1,511 |
| North Loop | $1,510 |
| Apache Shores | $1,505 |
| South Lamar | $1,498 |
| South Congress | $1,497 |
| Buckingham Estates | $1,486 |
| Canyon Creek | $1,466 |
| The Oak at Twin Creeks | $1,462 |
| Pioneer Crossing | $1,461 |
| Gateway | $1,435 |
| Great Hills | $1,431 |
| North Shoal Creek | $1,429 |
| Tanglewood Oaks | $1,428 |
| McKinney Heights | $1,419 |
| Scofield Farms | $1,413 |
| Bluff Springs | $1,404 |
| River Oaks | $1,398 |
| Dawson | $1,385 |
| East Riverside - Oltorf | $1,374 |
| Copperfield | $1,370 |
| Gracywoods | $1,364 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | $1,353 |
| Garrison Park | $1,353 |
| Windsor Park | $1,350 |
| Milwood | $1,344 |
| Anderson Mill - Jollyville | $1,337 |
| Hyde Park | $1,329 |
| Walnut Crossing | $1,293 |
| Harris Ridge | $1,281 |
| Balcones Woods | $1,275 |
| Olympic Heights | $1,258 |
| Northwest Hills | $1,209 |
| Franklin Park | $1,182 |
| Wooten | $1,174 |
| South Manchaca | $1,117 |
| Promontory Point | $1,103 |
| University Hills | $1,102 |
| St Johns | $1,096 |
| North Lamar | $1,085 |
| Westgate | $1,070 |
| Windsor Hills | $1,069 |
| North Civic Association | $1,058 |
| Coronado Hills | $1,011 |
| Heritage Hills | $954 |
| Georgian Acres | $945 |
| Mesa Park | $923 |
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Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in North Lamar is 34% lower than in Allandale
$1,085
North Lamar rent is the same as Austin average
Average Rent
$1,085
$1,652
Allandale rent is 52% higher than Austin average
Average Rent
$1,652
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all North Lamar apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.