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Nova North Apartments

$917 – $1,276/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 701–1,116 sq ft
  • 9 units available
12435 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX, 78754

As of October 12, 2026, Nova North Apartments in Austin, TX has 9 apartments for rent from $917 to $1,276/mo. One-bedrooms start at $917, two-bedrooms at $990, and three-bedrooms at $1,276. The average asking rent has held near $1,061 since July 14, 2026.

Floor plans

3 floor plans · 9 available units · Prices checked October 12, 2026

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 701 Sq Ft

Starting at $917/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#0827$917701Oct 18
#1122$917701Nov 2
#0736$917701Nov 6

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,012 Sq Ft

Starting at $990/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#0412$9901,012Oct 12
#1236$9901,012Oct 12
#1332$9901,012Oct 12

C1

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,116 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,276/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#0713$1,2761,116Oct 12
#1333$1,2761,116Oct 12
#1337$1,2761,116Oct 12

See all 38 units listed at Nova North Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Nova North Apartments has ranged from $1,055 to $1,099. The current average is $1,061, up $6 (0.5%) from $1,055 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (91 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,073$917 – $1,3119
Sep 2026$1,076$918 – $1,3119
Aug 2026$1,068$900 – $1,3119
Jul 2026$1,071$831 – $1,2859

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $917 – $1,276/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Austin area.

Lowest-priced apartment: A1 at $917

$1,199/mo

$282/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $917

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $157

  • Internet

    est.

    $76

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $17

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $1,199

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$917$1,199$33,012/yr
2 bedrooms$990$1,345$35,640/yr
3 bedrooms$1,276$1,728$45,936/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $33,012 a year for the $917 one-bedroom. The median renter household in Austin earns $70,155 a year.

Compared with the Austin area

The median one-bedroom at Nova North Apartments asks $917 a month, 20% below the Austin area's typical one-bedroom asking rent of $1,143. Typical asking rents across the area are down 2.8% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereAustin-area asking rentAustin rent paid
1 bedroom$917$1,143$1,544
2 bedrooms$990$1,372$1,845
3 bedrooms$1,276—$2,202
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Austin, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance

  • 24-Hour Fitness Center

  • Business Center

  • Community Clubhouse

  • Covered Parking Available

  • Deposit Alternative Available

  • Movie Theatre

  • National Relocation Program

  • Online Resident Services And Bill Pay

  • On-Site Laundry Facilities

  • Outdoor Playground

  • Pre-Qualified Renters Insurance

  • Sand Volleyball Court

  • Swimming Pool With Large Sundeck


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    2 photos
  • Work space

Location

12435 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX, 78754


Resident reviews

4.2 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.9
Maintenance4.6
Location3.3
Building Quality2.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0

Most residents report positive experiences with responsive maintenance and friendly office staff who handle requests promptly. However, a significant minority cite persistent issues with neighbor noise complaints going unresolved, security concerns including vehicle break-ins and theft, and inconsistent communication from management. Parking fees and amenity maintenance gaps are also recurring concerns.

Management and office staff receive consistently positive feedback for professionalism, friendliness, and responsiveness to resident inquiries and maintenance requests. However, a notable subset of residents report challenges with noise complaints from neighbors, citing insufficient management intervention in enforcing quiet enjoyment policies. Billing disputes and deposit deductions are also mentioned as recurring concerns, though positive experiences with staff demeanor and maintenance responsiveness are the dominant theme.

Maintenance at this property consistently receives high marks for responsiveness and professionalism, with most residents reporting repairs completed within one to two days of submitting work orders. The maintenance team is frequently described as friendly, prompt, and thorough in addressing repair requests and keeping common areas well-maintained. One resident reported slower response times to initial repair requests, though this appears to be an outlier among the selected reviews.

The property offers convenient access to nearby stores, fast food, and gas stations, with a commute of 12-25 minutes to central Austin areas. However, parking is a significant concern, with limited availability and a $45 monthly permit fee for covered parking. Residents report mixed experiences with location convenience balanced against parking logistics challenges.

Residents report thin walls and doors that allow sound to travel between units, making noise from neighbors a persistent concern. Management has limited ability to enforce noise policies and has not resolved complaints to residents' satisfaction. Staff interactions are generally positive, though maintenance response times are quick.

Residents report that office staff provide respectful and professional service. The complex itself is well-maintained by the maintenance team, though common areas experience cleanliness challenges due to resident behavior, including trash accumulation in shared spaces that maintenance addresses regularly during the week.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Car-Dependent

Minimal Transit

Not Bikeable


About this property

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Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Delco Primary YMCA

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

A Step Ahead Childcare & Lc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Dessau Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.7 mi

Delco Primary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.8 mi

Capital City Kids Day Care 1

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Capital City Kids 4 Dc & Lc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Dessau Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.9 mi

Pioneer Crossing Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.9 mi

Todays Child Daycare Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.6 mi

Kids Ways Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool3.0 mi

Contact & management