
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (20 Rentals)
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4501 Witham Ln

Avana SoCo

Prospect

Sierra Vista

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Congress Studio Apartments | $1,139 | $995 | $1,415 |
| East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $800 | $3,936 |
| East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,060 | $4,248 |
| East Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $1,709 | $6,249 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available East Congress Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Congress area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Tramor at Oak Bend priced from $995. Prospect has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Prospect | E1.6-80 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| 44 South | 0A-AMFI60 | Studio,1BA | $1,094 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $2.04 price per square foot 4361 S Congress Ave Model at 4361 S Congress Ave, Unit 207 in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the Mayfield Model at Bexley SoCo starting at $1,599 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the South Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Congress apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4361 S Congress Ave, Unit 207 | 4361 S Congress Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Bexley SoCo | Mayfield | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Sur512 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| St Elmo Living | A2.C | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Charles Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Bishop Momo | Oho | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Prospect | E1.7-80 | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Congress, Austin, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Congress?
The cheapest apartment in East Congress is Tramor at Oak Bend which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $8,836.
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 63 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 $809 which is $8,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Congress.
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