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

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1108 Nueces St

AustinTX78701

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La Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, 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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Winflo
Studio Apartments

Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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1725 Toomey Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Toomey Rd

1725 Toomey RdAustin, 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, TX 78701

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The Halifax
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Halifax

807 W Lynn StAustin, TX 78703
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South Congress Square
1 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. 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
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1Studio,1BA$1,075
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The WillowswilA31BR,1BA$1,199
The BouldinS11BR,1BA$1,234
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,270
Townhollow Apartmentse1-450 (Designer)Studio,1BA$1,325
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.)2BR,2BA$1,375
Fifteen15 S Lamar ApartmentsS5Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Gibson FlatsSage2BR,2BA$2.54
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.51
5th Street CommonsA11BR,1BA$2.44
Windsor South LamarA21BR,1BA$2.50
6th Street West Apartments AustinTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1Studio ,1BA$1.79
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.57
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio ,1BA$2.56

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Barton Springs, Austin, TX

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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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 $1,425.

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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