Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (37 Rentals)

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La Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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601 W 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 W 11th St

601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701

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Barton Cove
Studio Apartments

Barton Cove

1123 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, TX 78704
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808 Winflo Dr
Studio Apartments

808 Winflo Dr

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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Elle West Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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XThe Chateau
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Chateau

1211 W 8th StAustin, TX 78703
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The Halifax
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Halifax

807 W Lynn StAustin, TX 78703
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South Congress Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Congress Square

500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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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. Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Barton Springs apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$995
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio,1BA$1,225
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1,229
Zilker Place0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,230
CrescentA21BR,1BA$1,424
Fifteen15 S Lamar ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$1,485
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 713-761 SF1BR,1BA$1,585
Barton Hills ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,639

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barton Springs area is the $2.43 price per square foot C1 Model at Muse at SoCo in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $3,557. The second greatest value Barton Springs apartment is the #342 Model at Nueces Flats starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 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.
Muse at SoCoC13BR,2BA$2.43
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
South Congress SquareB12BR,1BA$2.03
The Halifax2X1 Pool View2BR,1BA$2.12
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1.45
5th Street CommonsA11BR,1BA$2.24
Windsor South LamarA31BR,1BA$2.40
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.43
MAA South LamarTraditional A 1x1 586-593 SF1BR,1BA$2.43
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio ,1BA$2.40

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Barton Springs, Austin, TX

Ranked #66

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,639.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barton Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Barton Springs is Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Barton Springs costs $9,972.

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 4 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 $654 which is $9,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barton Springs.

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