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South Congress

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!

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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 Forest Creek Apartments priced from $750. 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
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Bridge at Turtle CreekE11BR,1BA$750
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$760
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$798
Franklin ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$804
The ReserveA-R1BR,1BA$814
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom #2011BR,1BA$849
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$874
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$891
Cascade ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$909

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.48 price per square foot C1R Model at Bainbridge Apartments in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,546. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the Townhomes-Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.43 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.
Bainbridge ApartmentsC1R3BR,2BA$1.48
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.30
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.50
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Arts at Turtle CreekA1R1BR,1BA$1.54
Grace WoodsA41BR,1BA$1.55
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in South Congress?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,000. There are also 191 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Congress ranging from $945 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 $945 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,528.

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 $575 to $4,468, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,046.

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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