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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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South Congress

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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 1 Bed unit found at Bridge at Turtle Creek priced from $750. The Enclave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $796. Here are the most affordable South Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge at Turtle CreekE11BR,1BA$750
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$796
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom #2011BR,1BA$849
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$856
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$859
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$880
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$899
Acclaim at South Congress1b1bHblc1BR,1BA$920
The ReserveB-R1BR,1BA$924
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.29 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Franklin Park in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,416. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the 5201 S Pleasant Valley Rd Model at 5201 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Unit A starting at $1,350 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin 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$1.29
5201 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Unit A5201 S Pleasant Valley Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.37
Arts at Turtle CreekB1R2BR,2BA$1.53
Bridge at Turtle CreekA41BR,1BA$1.59
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$1.46
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in South Congress?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $719 to $5,000. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Congress ranging from $575 to $14,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Congress ranges from $575 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,283.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Congress?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Congress range from $1,460 to $3,960, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $575 to $8,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,616.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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