Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (42 Rentals)

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601 W 11th 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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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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601 W 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

601 W 11th St

601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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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
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,125
Townhollow Apartmentsa1-620 (Designer)1BR,1BA$1,195
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,314
Zilker PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,320
CrescentE1Studio,1BA$1,322
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsS5AStudio,1BA$1,336
5th Street CommonsS1AStudio,1BA$1,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barton Springs area is the $2.22 price per square foot C1 Model at Muse at SoCo in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $3,239. 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$2.22
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Gibson FlatsSage2BR,2BA$2.33
The Halifax2X1 + Balcony2BR,1BA$2.12
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.01
Windsor South LamarA31BR,1BA$2.29
South Congress SquareA11BR,1BA$2.26
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.62
Zilker PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,125 at Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!.

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 $2,111.

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