
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $899 (18 Rentals)


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East Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Congress?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Congress Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $889 | $1,976 |
East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $899 | $2,786 |
East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $1,156 | $4,175 |
East Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,455 | $5,671 |
East Congress 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $1,556 | $1,624 |
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Getting Around the East Congress Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Congress Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Congress?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Congress is under $1,159.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Congress?
The cheapest apartment in East Congress is Capitol Crossing which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $1,988.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Congress?
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 68 regular apartments in East Congress 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 East Congress?
Cheap apartments in East Congress have an average cost of $300 which is $1,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Congress.
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