Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (67 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

3506 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78704
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La Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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Barton Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barton Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barton Hills area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Tramor at Victory Place priced from $845. Bainbridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Barton Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$845
Bainbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$849
Windwood ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$899
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | Classic1BR,1BA$949
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$949
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Mission James Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$995
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$999
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
South Lamar VillageThe Hamlet1BR,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Hills, TX

As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barton Hills area is the $1.68 price per square foot Townhome - Renovated Model at The Woods at Menchaca in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Barton Hills apartment is the 2x1 Model at 3503 Clawson Rd starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barton Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.68
3503 Clawson Rd2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Barton's Mill ApartmentsCedar2BR,1BA$1.42
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1.45
Silver Creek Apartments1x1C1BR,1BA$1.56
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.59
Bainbridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.68
The Villas at SouthportA11BR,1BA$1.67
Tramor at Creek Village1x11BR,1BA$1.76
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barton Hills, Austin, TX

Ranked #53

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including Barton Hills, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Barton Hills Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barton Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barton Hills is under $1,064.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barton Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Barton Hills is Bainbridge Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Barton Hills costs $17,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barton Hills?

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 5 regular apartments in Barton Hills 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 Barton Hills?

Cheap apartments in Barton Hills have an average cost of $1,308 which is $15,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barton Hills.

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