Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (72 Rentals)

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South Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Congress Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Congress area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Franklin Park priced from $703. Bridge at Turtle Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$703
Bridge at Turtle CreekE11BR,1BA$750
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$757
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$758
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$813
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom #2011BR,1BA$849
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$859
The ReserveA-R1BR,1BA$896
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Franklin Park in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the 2x2 Model at Tramor At The Quest starting at $1,595 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Congress apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Franklin ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Tramor At The Quest2x22BR,2BA$1.52
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.33
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.50
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Grace WoodsA41BR,1BA$1.55
Bridge at Turtle CreekE21BR,1BA$1.58
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$1.51

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South Congress, Austin, TX

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the South Congress Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 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 South Congress Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Congress?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Congress is at The Enclave listed at $757.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Congress Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Congress Apartment is $750 at Forest Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Congress Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Congress is starting from $703 at Franklin Park.

What is the most affordable South Congress Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Congress Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Park and starts from $1,460.

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