Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (49 Rentals)

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property at 703 W 11th St

703 W 11th St

AustinTX78701

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property at 1304 Newning Ave

1304 Newning Ave

AustinTX78704

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La Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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Hollow Creek Fourplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollow Creek Fourplexes

1133 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Barton Cove
Studio Apartments

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
Studio Apartments

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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Elle West Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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South Congress Square
1 to 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. Timbercreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $978. Here are the most affordable Barton Springs apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$978
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
MAA South LamarStudio 0x1 401 SFStudio,1BA$1,082
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio,1BA$1,225
Zilker PlaceSouth Lamar Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,230
CrescentE1Studio,1BA$1,292
The ShoalS2Studio,1BA$1,301
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsS5AStudio,1BA$1,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX

As of November 16, 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 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,325 with a $1.27 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#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.27
Windsor South LamarA31BR,1BA$2.33
South Congress SquareA11BR,1BA$2.26
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
Barton Hills ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.05
The Halifax1X1 + Balcony1BR,1BA$2.28
The WillowswilA31BR,1BA$2.34
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio ,1BA$2.40
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio ,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barton Springs, Austin, TX

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 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 $1,119 at Timbercreek Apartments.

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 Pathways at Goodrich Place and starts from $1,690.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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