512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
Retreat At Barton Creek Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Retreat At Barton Creek: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 512 APTS, Austin apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
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The quick take
Retreat At Barton Creek is an apartment community in St Edwards/ South Lamar, built in 1984 with 600 units. Current pricing ranges from $1,260 for studio to $2,099 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: 8wks free w/12+mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 50 St Edwards/ South Lamar communities we track typically run $819–$1,191, and Retreat At Barton Creek's $1,260 starting price sits above that range.
Current special
🎉 8 weeks free with a 12+ month lease
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$1,260 from
505 sq ft
1 bd
$1,460 from
691 sq ft
2 bd
$1,711 from
944 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 505 | Full machines | $1,260–$1,311 |
| 1 Bedroom Fireplaces 1 bd / 1 ba | 691 | Full machines | $1,460–$1,611 |
| 2 Bedrooms Fireplaces 2 bd / 1 ba | 944 | Full machines | $1,711–$2,099 |
Pricing checked October 8, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily. Treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
3816 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Standouts here: a fitness center, a dog park, and EV charging
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $1,260
- +Big community (600 units): more floorplans and move-in dates to pick from
- +Managed by Avenue5 Residential, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $85 application fee + $225 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $400. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to Retreat At Barton Creek, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $400
- Application fee: $85
- Admin fee: $225
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, trash
Location
3816 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX · St Edwards/ South Lamar
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Retreat At Barton Creek: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Retreat At Barton Creek?
Studio units start around $1,260/mo; 1 bd units start around $1,460/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,711/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 512 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Retreat At Barton Creek?
Deposit: $400. Application fee: $85. Admin fee: $225. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Retreat At Barton Creek located?
3816 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, in the St Edwards/ South Lamar area of Austin.
Does Retreat At Barton Creek have any specials right now?
8wks free w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 512 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Retreat At Barton Creek with 512 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 512 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
When you register with 512 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 512 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
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