Updated Oct 3, 2026 6 min read

The Catherine Apartments (Barton Springs Rd, Austin): Rent, Fees & Pets (2026)

Inside this guide
  1. The Catherine at a glance (checked Oct 3, 2026)
  2. How much does The Catherine cost? (checked Oct 3, 2026)
  3. What floor plans does The Catherine have?
  4. What fees does The Catherine charge besides rent? (from The Catherine’s Move-In Cost Guide, Oct 3, 2026)
  5. What amenities does The Catherine list?
  6. What is the pet policy at The Catherine?
  7. What are the lease terms, utilities and parking at The Catherine?
  8. Where is The Catherine and what is nearby?
  9. What do reviewers say about The Catherine?
  10. Frequently asked questions
  11. Want help finding your Austin apartment? It’s free.
  12. Related posts

By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Checked Oct 3, 2026 against The Catherine’s website.

The Catherine is a high-rise apartment community at 214 Barton Springs Rd in Austin with studio through three-bedroom and penthouse homes. On Oct 3, 2026, its availability map showed studios from $2,187, one-bedrooms from $2,580 and two-bedrooms from $3,995. The site also advertises two months free on select floor plans.

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The Catherine at a glance (checked Oct 3, 2026)

Fact Detail Source
Address 214 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Property website
Neighborhood South Congress / Barton Springs Road (Austin) Property website
Year built 2017 (from our property database; not rechecked) Our database
Units Not listed Property website
Floor plans Studio, one-, two-, three-bedroom and penthouse plans Property floor plans page
Rent from Studio from $2,187; 1BR from $2,580; 2BR from $3,995; 3BR from $5,723 (available homes) Property floor plans page
Specials Two months free on select floor plans (per site banner; terms not listed) Property website
Pets 2 pets max; no weight limit listed; $400 fee and $35 rent per pet Property website
Lease terms Not published; ask the office Property website
Parking Reserved $200/mo; garage $150/mo (optional) Property website
Phone / hours (737) 377-5538; Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm Property website

How much does The Catherine cost? (checked Oct 3, 2026)

The Catherine’s availability map listed studios at $2,187 and $2,279, one-bedrooms from $2,580 to $3,495, the 1,226 sq ft two-bedroom at $3,995 and $4,134, and three-bedrooms at $5,723 and $6,063 on Oct 3, 2026. Two penthouse homes of about 2,200 sq ft were listed at $7,446 and $7,972. The map does not show lease length, so ask which term each price assumes. See the The Catherine floor plans page.

The site banner says ‘Receive Two Months Free on Select Floor Plans’. It does not say which plans or lease terms qualify, so ask the office before counting on it.

What floor plans does The Catherine have?

Plan Beds / baths Size (sq ft) Monthly rent on available homes
S1 Studio/1BA 623 $2,187 to $2,279
A1 1BR/1BA 724 $2,580 to $2,591
A2 1BR/1BA 776 $2,634
A4 1BR/1BA 849 $2,673
A4S 1BR/1BA 844 $2,887 to $3,197
A2S 1BR/1BA 763 $2,975 to $3,010
A3 1BR/1BA 797 $3,100 to $3,231
A4.1-S 1BR/1BA 828 $3,443
A3A.1 1BR/1BA 791 $3,495
B1 2BR/2BA 1,226 $3,995 to $4,134
C1 3BR/2BA 1,607 $5,723 to $6,063
PH2 (penthouse) 2BR/2.5BA 2,198 $7,446
PH1 (penthouse) 2BR/2.5BA 2,196 $7,972

Source: the availability map embedded on the property’s floor plans page, Oct 3, 2026, listing only homes available then. Lease length for each price is not shown there. Prices change daily.

What fees does The Catherine charge besides rent? (from The Catherine’s Move-In Cost Guide, Oct 3, 2026)

Fee Amount Required?
Application fee $100 per applicant Required
Administrative fee $400 per unit Required
Security deposit $1,000 per unit Required
Community amenity fee $85 per month Required
Valet / trash service $35 per month Required
Pest control $5 per month Required
Liability insurance or program fee $14 per month Required
Other required fee $6 per month Required
Electricity, water/sewer, gas Resident pays; varies with usage Required
One-time pet fee (non-refundable) $400 per pet Only with a pet
Pet rent $35 per month per pet Only with a pet
Reserved parking $200 per space per month Optional
Garage $150 per space per month Optional
Storage unit $50 per month Optional
Late fee 10% If incurred

The guide says amounts are estimates subject to the signed lease. Ask the leasing office for a written move-in total for your floor plan.

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What amenities does The Catherine list?

Community: an infinity-edge pool with a fire pit, outdoor lounge spaces and grilling stations, a fitness center with stretching areas overlooking the pool, a rooftop sky lounge with a resident bar and private dining room, a hotel-inspired lobby and leasing center, a pet area with a pet washing station, and 24-hour concierge service. The building is LEED certified.

Apartment: 10-foot ceilings with 8-foot doors, keyless entry and USB charging ports, in-home washers and dryers, a private terrace in every home, a Sonos sound system in the living room, stainless steel appliances, stone counters, gourmet islands, hardwood floors in kitchen and living areas, walk-in closets, and solar and blackout shades. Some features such as built-in desks, jetted tubs and fenced terraces are in select homes only.

Amenities are from the property’s website, Oct 3, 2026.

What is the pet policy at The Catherine?

The Catherine allows up to two pets per home with no weight restriction listed, a $400 non-refundable fee per pet and $35 monthly pet rent per pet. The community has a pet area with a pet washing station. The pages I read did not list breed restrictions, so ask the office to confirm.

What are the lease terms, utilities and parking at The Catherine?

The pages I read did not publish lease terms. The Move-In Cost Guide lists a required $85 monthly community amenity fee, $35 valet and trash, $5 pest control and $14 liability insurance or program fee, with electricity, water/sewer and gas paid by the resident. Optional parking is $200 a month reserved or $150 a month in the garage. The community is smoke free.

Where is The Catherine and what is nearby?

The Catherine is at 214 Barton Springs Rd in Austin. The property says it is one block from Lady Bird Lake and The Long Center, with access to the hike and bike trail, South Congress and the 2nd Street District, and minutes from Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool. It gives no drive times, so check a map for your own routes. For other Austin options, see our Water Marq review.

What do reviewers say about The Catherine?

Our property database shows a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 134 reviews (retrieval date not recorded and not rechecked). I have not summarized reviewer themes for this page, so read recent reviews on Google and other sites before touring.

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent at The Catherine?

On Oct 3, 2026, available homes showed studios from $2,187, one-bedrooms from $2,580, a two-bedroom at $3,995 and three-bedrooms from $5,723. Penthouses started at $7,446.

What fees does The Catherine charge beyond rent?

The application fee is $100, the admin fee $400 and the deposit $1,000. Required monthly charges include an $85 amenity fee, $35 valet/trash, $5 pest control and $14 insurance or program fee. Pets cost $400 plus $35 a month.

Does The Catherine have specials?

The site advertises two months free on select floor plans but does not list which plans or terms. Ask the office what applies to your move-in date.

Is The Catherine pet-friendly?

Yes, up to two pets with no weight restriction listed, a $400 fee and $35 monthly rent per pet, plus a pet washing station.

What lease terms does The Catherine offer?

The pages I read did not publish lease terms. Ask which terms are open and what each price assumes.

Where do I tour The Catherine?

It is at 214 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, phone (737) 377-5538. Office hours listed on the site are Monday to Friday 9am to 6:30pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. The property also lists 24-hour concierge service.

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