
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (88 Rentals)
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RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF

Bridge at Turtle Creek

Forest Creek Apartments

4314 Gillis St

Franklin Park

Cannon South

Cascade Apartments

711 Eberhart Ln

Terrace Cove
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Foxwood

Capitol Crossing

Willow Brook Apartments

Acclaim at South Congress

2617 1/2 S 2nd St

Saratoga Ridge

Artisan at South Lamar

Tramor at Oak Bend
South Congress - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Austin, TX by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado. See how it ranks!

Bainbridge Apartments

Windwood Apartments

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

1301 W Ben White Blvd

Soco at Alpine

Tramor at Oak Run

Stassney at SoCo

Marquis SoCo

Terrain Apartments

Silver Creek Apartments

Sierra Vista

Stoney Ridge Apartments

1300 Southport Dr

Prospect

Old South Austin Apartments

Oaks Apartments

Griffis SoCo Austin

Alma Woodward

126 W Alpine Rd

The Arts Apts At South Austin

Bexley SoCo

516 S Park Dr

Tramor at Creek Village

The Villas at Southport
South Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Congress?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Congress Studio Apartments | $1,106 | $750 | $1,380 |
South Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $750 | $3,849 |
South Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $664 | $5,000 |
South Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $650 | $4,410 |
South Congress 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $2,081 | $2,879 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF priced from $664. Forest Creek Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $664 |
Forest Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Bridge at Turtle Creek | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Enclave | E1 | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Franklin Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $804 |
Grace Woods | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
Cascade Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
Terrace Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
Foxwood | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.43 price per square foot Townhomes-Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the 2b1bblc Model at Acclaim at South Congress starting at $1,199 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Congress apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodwillow Townhomes | Townhomes-Balcony | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
Acclaim at South Congress | 2b1bblc | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Franklin Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A4) | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Saratoga Ridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Bridge at Turtle Creek | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Stassney at SoCo | 1.1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Forest Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Grace Woods | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Congress, Austin, TX
Ranked #33
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
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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 $785.
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 $664 at RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF.
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 $804.
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