Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (59 Rentals)

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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 - $3,385
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5th Street Commons

1611 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703
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422 at the Lake
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$1,728 - $2,200
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422 at the Lake

422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,808 - $3,740
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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Seven
$2,094 - $6,306
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Seven

615 W 7th StAustin, TX 78701
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Gables Republic Square
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$2,099 - $12,825
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Gables Republic Square

401 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78701
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Muse at SoCo
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$2,100 - $3,429
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Muse at SoCo

1007 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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The Lola
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$2,151 - $4,846
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The Lola

1221 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Coldwater
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$2,155 - $4,685
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Coldwater

1717 Toomey RdAustin, TX 78704
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Gables Park Plaza
$2,247 - $8,348
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Gables Park Plaza

115 Sandra Muraida WayAustin, TX 78703
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$2,300

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811 W Annie St, Unit #A

811 W Annie St
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La Casa Apartments
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La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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Barton Cove
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Barton Cove

1123 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, TX 78704
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Winflo
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Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703
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XThe Chateau
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Chateau

1211 W 8th StAustin, TX 78703
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$1,650 - $2,565

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802 S 1st St

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Barton Springs, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barton Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barton Springs area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Cloisters West priced from $950. Barton Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Barton Springs apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,205
CrescentE1Studio,1BA$1,220
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsbouA31BR,1BA$1,229
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$1,299
Lamar Union0B - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,317
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsS5AFFStudio,1BA$1,317
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceB72BR,2BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barton Springs area is the $1.97 price per square foot #442 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Barton Springs apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.) Model at Regency North Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barton Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#4422BR,2BA$1.97
Regency North Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.52
AMLI 300A4cD1BR,1BA$2.53
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA21BR,1BA$2.16
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.28
6th Street West Apartments AustinTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsbouA21BR,1BA$1.89
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 601-637 SF1BR,1BA$2.35
Zilker PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.44
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barton Springs Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Barton Springs?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Barton Springs is at Cloisters West listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barton Springs Apartment is $1,095 at 6th Street West Apartments Austin.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barton Springs is starting from $1,200 at Cloisters West.

What is the most affordable Barton Springs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barton Springs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Muse at SoCo and starts from $3,429.

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