Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (95 Rentals)

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$749 - $1,199
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Windwood Apartments

3810 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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The Bouldin
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$1,480 - $4,910
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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5th Street Commons
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$1,716 - $3,535
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5th Street Commons

1611 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703
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2200 Dickson Dr, Unit 124

2200 Dickson Dr
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,808 - $3,807
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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Heritage Oaks
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Heritage Oaks

3506 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78704
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Karmin 513
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Karmin 513

513 S Park DrAustin, 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 Mission James Place Apartments priced from $741. Windwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Barton Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$741
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
Tramor at Victory PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Bainbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$819
Karmin 5130 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$899
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | UpgradeStudio,1BA$899
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 1x1 + Study1BR,1BA$995
Shady OaksStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Hills, TX

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barton Hills area is the $1.71 price per square foot Townhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Barton Hills apartment is the C1 Model at Bainbridge Apartments starting at $1,419 with a $1.36 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 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF2BR,2BA$1.71
Bainbridge ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.36
The GroveB22BR,2BA$1.68
Barton Creek LandingMesquite1BR,1BA$1.83
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsbouA31BR,1BA$1.71
Gables at the TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.86
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.48
The Villas at SouthportA11BR,1BA$1.78
Tramor at Creek Village1x11BR,1BA$1.65
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.87

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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 Mission James Place Apartments listed at $741.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barton Hills Apartment is $749 at Windwood 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 $839 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 Bainbridge Apartments and starts from $1,419.

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