Barton Hills, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Barton Hills is $1,653, a 1.54% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,679.
One-bedroom apartments provide 656 square feet for $1,505, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,872 offer 1,007 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,408 sq ft) for $2,529, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Barton Hills, Austin, TX
Last updated: February 26, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,653 | 794 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,505 | 656 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,872 | 1,007 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,529 | 1,408 sq. ft. |
Barton Hills, Austin, TX rent trends
Rental prices in Barton Hills, Austin, TX have decreased by 1.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,679 to $1,653.
What's the typical rent budget in Barton Hills, Austin, TX?
The largest share of rentals in Barton Hills, Austin, TX (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Barton Hills, Austin, TX?
3,555 or 61% of the households in Barton Hills, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 2,243 or 39% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Barton Hills?
Heritage Hills $950/month
Mesa Park $951/month
Georgian Acres $976/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,624/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Barton Hills?
Central East Austin $2,561/month
Downtown Austin $3,311/month
West University $3,463/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Austin, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| West University | $3,463 |
| Downtown Austin | $3,311 |
| Central East Austin | $2,561 |
| Bouldin Creek | $2,441 |
| Clarksville | $2,367 |
| SoCo | $2,338 |
| Tarrytown West Austin | $2,293 |
| North University | $2,266 |
| Westlake | $2,245 |
| Mueller | $2,228 |
| Rosedale | $2,149 |
| Zilker | $2,087 |
| Holly | $2,056 |
| The Triangle | $2,018 |
| Rosewood | $1,973 |
| Travis Heights | $1,972 |
| Steiner Ranch | $1,962 |
| East Cesar Chavez | $1,949 |
| Johnston Terrace | $1,861 |
| Govalle | $1,856 |
| Hancock | $1,838 |
| Bee Cave Woods | $1,830 |
| Long Canyon | $1,732 |
| North Burnet | $1,724 |
| Cedar Valley | $1,715 |
| Chestnut | $1,707 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,691 |
| Pilot Knob | $1,683 |
| Highland | $1,682 |
| Barton Hills | $1,653 |
| Bluebell Ridge | $1,648 |
| Brentwood | $1,643 |
| North Point | $1,616 |
| Oak Hill | $1,615 |
| Apache Shores | $1,593 |
| Bauerle Ranch | $1,593 |
| Crestview | $1,555 |
| McKinney | $1,552 |
| Montopolis | $1,551 |
| River Place | $1,542 |
| Northwood | $1,537 |
| Avery Ranch | $1,535 |
| Angus Valley | $1,534 |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | $1,523 |
| Jester Estates | $1,517 |
| South Lamar | $1,496 |
| Olympic Heights | $1,491 |
| South Congress | $1,486 |
| The Woodlands | $1,483 |
| Buckingham Estates | $1,462 |
| The Oak at Twin Creeks | $1,456 |
| McKinney Heights | $1,455 |
| North Loop | $1,448 |
| Allandale | $1,441 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | $1,430 |
| Canyon Creek | $1,429 |
| North Shoal Creek | $1,420 |
| River Oaks | $1,419 |
| Gateway | $1,413 |
| Tanglewood Oaks | $1,409 |
| Pioneer Crossing | $1,401 |
| Scofield Farms | $1,399 |
| Wooten | $1,390 |
| Bluff Springs | $1,390 |
| Windsor Park | $1,379 |
| Great Hills | $1,374 |
| East Riverside - Oltorf | $1,355 |
| Gracywoods | $1,342 |
| Copperfield | $1,339 |
| Milwood | $1,333 |
| Anderson Mill - Jollyville | $1,333 |
| Hyde Park | $1,318 |
| Dawson | $1,318 |
| Garrison Park | $1,307 |
| Galindo | $1,294 |
| Walnut Crossing | $1,284 |
| Harris Ridge | $1,270 |
| Onion Creek | $1,241 |
| Windsor Hills | $1,223 |
| Balcones Woods | $1,215 |
| Promontory Point | $1,185 |
| Northwest Hills | $1,184 |
| Franklin Park | $1,183 |
| North Lamar | $1,157 |
| North Civic Association | $1,116 |
| Westgate | $1,104 |
| University Hills | $1,096 |
| St Johns | $1,084 |
| South Manchaca | $1,074 |
| Coronado Hills | $1,038 |
| Georgian Acres | $976 |
| Mesa Park | $951 |
| Heritage Hills | $950 |
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Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Barton Hills is 15% higher than in Allandale
$1,653
Barton Hills rent is the same as Austin average
Average Rent
$1,653
$1,441
Allandale rent is 13% lower than Austin average
Average Rent
$1,441
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Barton Hills apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.