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Congress Ave District, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Cascade ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$871
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Ave District, TX

As of April 22, 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 Yucca Model at Gibson Flats starting at $1,803 with a $2.40 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brook Apartments2 Bedroom 2/2G2BR,2BA$1.42
Gibson FlatsYucca1BR,1BA$2.40
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.28
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1.45
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.59
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.87
The District at SoCoA11BR,1BA$2.42
Oaks ApartmentsB-1/11BR,1BA$2.10
The Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Ave District

What type of rentals are currently available in Congress Ave District?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Congress Ave District, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $19,364. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Ave District ranging from $875 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Congress Ave District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Congress Ave District ranges from $875 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,876.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Congress Ave District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Congress Ave District range from $775 to $19,364, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $16,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,081.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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