
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Ave District Austin, TX from $400 (41 Rentals)
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Cascade Apartments

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

2617 1/2 S 2nd St

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Congress Ave District, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Congress Ave District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Congress Ave District Studio Apartments | $1,686 | $702 | $3,018 |
Congress Ave District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,808 | $700 | $5,645 |
Congress Ave District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,587 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Congress Ave District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,153 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Congress Ave District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $2,081 | $2,146 |
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Cheapest Available Congress Ave District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Congress Ave District area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Brook Apartments priced from $755. Cascade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $871. Here are the most affordable Congress Ave District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1B | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Cascade Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
The Element Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Cloisters West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Cliffs | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Aria Grand | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
Tambaleo Apartments | E1 - 2207 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Bouldin Creek Apartments | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
MAA South Lamar | Studio 0x1 401 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Ave District, TX
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Ave District area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2/2G Model at The Brook Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Congress Ave District apartment is the bouB1 Model at Bouldin Creek Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Congress Ave District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2/2G | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Bouldin Creek Apartments | bouB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Townhollow Apartments | b1-745 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Aria Grand | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Cliffs | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
The District at SoCo | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Oaks Apartments | B-1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
The Element Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
Cascade Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Congress Ave District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Congress Ave District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Congress Ave District is under $1,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Ave District?
The cheapest apartment in Congress Ave District is The Brook Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Congress Ave District costs $4,544.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Congress Ave District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Congress Ave District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Congress Ave District?
Cheap apartments in Congress Ave District have an average cost of $178 which is $4,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Ave District.
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