
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (59 Rentals)
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Barton Ridge Apartments

MAA South Lamar

6th Street West Apartments Austin

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Timbercreek Apartments

Crescent

Gibson Flats

Lamar Union

Fifteen15 South Lamar Apartments

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Barton Hills Apartments

The Shoal

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The Bouldin

The Halifax

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The Clark

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422 at the Lake

Cole Apartments

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The Bowie

2300 Trailside Dr

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1717 Toomey Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID331

Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

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Seven

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Gables Republic Square

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Muse at SoCo

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The Lola

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Coldwater
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1904 Anita Dr, Unit A

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Gables Park Plaza

811 W Annie St, Unit #A

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Barton Cove

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1111 W 10th St
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Winflo

Bouldin Creek Apartments

The Willows

Barton Springs Apartments

Park Place

Pathways at Goodrich Place

Regency North Apartments

XThe Chateau

1240 Barton Hills Dr

802 S 1st St
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Barton Springs, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barton Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Springs Studio Apartments | $1,821 | $950 | $5,053 |
| Barton Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,100 | $5,725 |
| Barton Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,956 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Barton Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,393 | $3,414 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloisters West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Barton Ridge Apartments | Shady Grove | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 6th Street West Apartments Austin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Crescent | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Bouldin Creek Apartments | bouA3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Lamar Union | 0B - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
| Fifteen15 South Lamar Apartments | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
| Pathways at Goodrich Place | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX
As of July 12, 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 Regency North Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces Flats | #442 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Regency North Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| AMLI 300 | A4cD | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Pathways at Goodrich Place | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Townhollow Apartments | b1-745 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 6th Street West Apartments Austin | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Bouldin Creek Apartments | bouA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| MAA South Lamar | Traditional 1x1 601-637 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Zilker Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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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 $1,095 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 Muse at SoCo and starts from $3,429.
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