Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (62 Rentals)

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The Bouldin
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$1,480 - $4,252
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,852 - $3,919
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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5th Street Commons
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$1,918 - $3,457
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5th Street Commons

1611 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703
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Coldwater
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$1,930 - $4,533
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Coldwater

1717 Toomey RdAustin, TX 78704
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422 at the Lake
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$2,017 - $2,486
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422 at the Lake

422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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The Lola
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$2,092 - $4,716
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The Lola

1221 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Gables Park Tower
$2,114 - $11,517
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Gables Park Tower

111 Sandra Muraida WayAustin, TX 78703
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Gables Republic Square
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$2,163 - $10,679
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Gables Republic Square

401 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78701
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Seven
$2,168 - $6,381
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Seven

615 W 7th StAustin, TX 78701
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Muse at SoCo
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$2,195 - $3,567
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Muse at SoCo

1007 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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La Casa Apartments
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La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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Hollow Creek Fourplexes
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Hollow Creek Fourplexes

1133 Hollow Creek DrAustin, 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
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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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South Congress Square
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South Congress Square

500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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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
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Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703

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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$1,195
Timbercreek ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,235
The WillowswilA31BR,1BA$1,299
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsA3A1BR,1BA$1,311
The ShoalS3Studio,1BA$1,413
CrescentA21BR,1BA$1,435
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceB72BR,2BA$1,449
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX

As of May 27, 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 Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! 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
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.52
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.14
Windsor South LamarA41BR,1BA$2.40
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
The Halifax1X1 + Balcony1BR,1BA$2.24
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 601-637 SF1BR,1BA$2.43
Zilker PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.44
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$2.27
Timbercreek ApartmentsA2 Affordable1BR,1BA$2.25

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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 $1,195 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 Timbercreek Apartments and starts from $2,072.

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