
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (12 Rentals)
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Waters at Barton Creek

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South Lamar Village

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Landmark at Barton Creek

MAA Barton Skyway

Retreat at Barton Creek
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Gables at the Terrace

3415 Menchaca Rd
Barton Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barton Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barton Creek Studio Apartments | $1,430 | $909 | $2,314 |
Barton Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Barton Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,299 | $8,299 |
Barton Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $2,056 | $7,316 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barton Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Barton Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barton Creek area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Skyline at Barton Creek priced from $1,039. South Lamar Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,122. Here are the most affordable Barton Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Skyline at Barton Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
South Lamar Village | The Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1,122 |
Landmark at Barton Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Mission James Place Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
44 South | 0B-AMFI80 | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Creek, TX
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barton Creek area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2A Model at Westerly 360 in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $2,961. The second greatest value Barton Creek apartment is the Townhome 1x1 837 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek starting at $1,710 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barton Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Westerly 360 | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
MAA Barton Creek | Townhome 1x1 837 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Gables at the Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
MAA Barton Skyway | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Cliffs at Barton Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Barton Creek Landing | Lonestar | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Mission James Place Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Landmark at Barton Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
44 South | 0B-AMFI80 | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
Skyline at Barton Creek | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBarton Creek, Austin, TX
Ranked #164
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Barton Creek Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barton Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barton Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barton Creek is under $1,485.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barton Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Barton Creek is South Lamar Village which is listed at $1,114, while the average apartment in Barton Creek costs $2,855.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barton Creek?
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 8 regular apartments in Barton Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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