Cheap Homes for Rent in East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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East Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Congress Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Congress area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mission James Place Apartments priced from $889. Capitol Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$889
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A5)1BR,1BA$899
Tramor at Oak BendA11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,156. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the B1R Model at The Aspect starting at $1,370 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Congress apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
The AspectB1R2BR,1BA$1.66
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A4)1BR,1BA$1.42
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton1BR,1BA$1.69
La CimaOne Bedroom - One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The Bennett1A1BR,1BA$1.95
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.73
Sierra RidgeA-11BR,1BA$1.81
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$1.96
Tramor at Oak BendA11BR,1BA$2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in East Congress?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $889 to $4,410. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Congress ranging from $1,050 to $3,750.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Congress ranges from $1,050 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,020.

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