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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (48 Rentals)
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West Campus Flats
2102-2106 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
1906 San Gabriel St
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Talavera Lofts
413 Navasota StAustin, TX 78702
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1400 Rio Grande Apartments
1400 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
1913 Robbins Pl
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The Arnold
1621 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Eastside Station
1700 E 4th StAustin, TX 78702
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1108 Nueces St
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from $1,321Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SoCo on the Lake
222 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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from $1,3501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Diplomat Apartments
1911 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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Railyard
201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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Corazon
1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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2100 San Gabriel St
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The Shoal
827 W 12th StAustin, TX 78701
1605 Pease Rd
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422 at the Lake
422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Park Terrace Apartments
516 Dawson RdAustin, TX 78704
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SkyHouse Austin
51 Rainey StAustin, TX 78701
911 W 22nd St
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Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town
507 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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911 13th E St, Unit Swede Hill Casita
911 13th E StAustin, TX 78702
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AMLI Eastside
1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
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Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property
601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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Congress Avenue, Austin, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Congress Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,103 | $995 | $6,708 |
| Congress Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $975 | $9,585 |
| Congress Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,113 | $625 | $10,000+ |
| Congress Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,366 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Congress Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $959 | $1,739 |
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Cheapest Available Congress Avenue Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Congress Avenue area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Villas on Rio priced from $959. West Campus Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Congress Avenue apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas on Rio | B5-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $959 |
| West Campus Flats | Mini Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Talavera Lofts | Saltillo/Cantera | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Arnold | E1 - AFFORDABLE | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| 24 Flats | 24fEFF | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E2 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,102 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Willows | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1 | Studio,1BA | $1,314 |
| SoCo on the Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Avenue area is the $1.97 price per square foot #342 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Congress Avenue apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,525 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Congress Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Eleven by Windsor | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Villas on Rio | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Signature 1909 | Frisco C | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Talavera Lofts | Saltillo/Cantera | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Willows | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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Getting Around the Congress Avenue Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Congress Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Congress Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Congress Avenue is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Congress Avenue is The Willows which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Congress Avenue costs $4,327.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Congress Avenue?
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 40 regular apartments in Congress Avenue 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 Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Congress Avenue have an average cost of $741 which is $3,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Avenue.
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