Cheap Homes for Rent in Barton Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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property at 620 S 1st St

620 S 1st St

AustinTX78704
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201 Academy Dr

AustinTX78704

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property at 505 W 7th St

505 W 7th St

AustinTX78701

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
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,199
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barton Springs area is the $2.47 price per square foot C1 Model at Muse at SoCo in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $3,608. 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$2.47
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
5th Street CommonsB12BR,2BA$2.44
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1.45
Park Terrace ApartmentsThyme2BR,1BA$2.55
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.86
The Halifax1X1 + Balcony1BR,1BA$2.28
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1Studio ,1BA$2.25
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barton Springs

What type of rentals are currently available in Barton Springs?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Barton Springs, TX with pricing that ranges from $825 to $22,360. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Barton Springs ranging from $1,350 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Barton Springs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Barton Springs ranges from $1,350 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,769.

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