Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (86 Rentals)

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Windwood Apartments
$749 - $1,299
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Windwood Apartments

3810 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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The Mercury
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$1,282 - $4,836
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The Mercury

601 Cardinal LnAustin, TX 78704
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The Bouldin
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$1,640 - $4,292
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Heritage Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

3506 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78704
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$899 - $1,850

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3018 S 1st St

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La Casa Apartments
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La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2208
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2208

2208 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704
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Chimney Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chimney Park

2406 Bluebonnet LnAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2311
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Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704

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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 $775. 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 PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Bainbridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$849
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$886
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$889
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$935
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | UpgradeStudio,1BA$945
The 7040B - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$949
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1,019
Tramor at Creek Village1x11BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Hills, TX

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barton Hills area is the $1.80 price per square foot Townhome 3x3.5 1545 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $2,780. The second greatest value Barton Hills apartment is the Capital Model at Barton Creek Landing starting at $1,843 with a $1.76 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.
MAA Barton CreekTownhome 3x3.5 1545 SF3BR,3BA$1.80
Barton Creek LandingCapital2BR,2BA$1.76
Windwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 2x22BR,2BA$1.65
The Hamilton ApartmentsPlan B-802sf-1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Silver Creek Apartments1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.75
The GroveA11BR,1BA$1.69
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.51
The Villas at SouthportA11BR,1BA$1.78
Bainbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.36

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barton Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Barton Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Barton Hills is at Tramor at Victory Place listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barton Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barton Hills Apartment is $849 at Bainbridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Barton Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barton Hills is starting from $929 at Bainbridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Barton Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barton Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAA Barton Creek and starts from $2,780.

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