
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (41 Rentals)
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Barton Ridge Apartments

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The Bouldin

1108 Nueces St
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The Shoal

422 at the Lake

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Windsor South Lamar

1725 Toomey Rd

404 Rio Grande St
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Barton Springs, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barton Springs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barton Springs Studio Apartments | $2,174 | $950 | $6,736 |
Barton Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,100 | $9,352 |
Barton Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,230 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Barton Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,949 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cloisters West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Barton Ridge Apartments | Shady Grove | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Bouldin Creek Apartments | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
6th Street West Apartments Austin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Willows | wilA3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Bouldin | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
Zilker Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Townhollow Apartments | e1-450 (Designer) | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Fifteen15 S Lamar Apartments | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX
As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barton Springs area is the $1.97 price per square foot #342 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 Sage Model at Gibson Flats starting at $2,906 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barton Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Gibson Flats | Sage | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
5th Street Commons | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Windsor South Lamar | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
6th Street West Apartments Austin | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Zilker Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Bouldin Creek Apartments | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
The Willows | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
Barton Ridge Apartments | Shady Grove | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barton Springs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barton Springs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barton Springs is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barton Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Barton Springs is 6th Street West Apartments Austin which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Barton Springs costs $3,996.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barton Springs?
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 1 regular apartments in Barton Springs 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 Springs?
Cheap apartments in Barton Springs have an average cost of $195 which is $3,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barton Springs.
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