Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (31 Rentals)

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126 W Alpine Rd

AustinTX78704
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Skyline Terrace
Studio Apartments

Skyline Terrace

1212 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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The Enclave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Enclave

1005 W Stassney Ln WAustin, TX 78745
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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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The Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve

1016 W Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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126 W Alpine Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

126 W Alpine Rd

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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Sierra Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Ridge

201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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The Garrison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Garrison

1801 Fortview RdAustin, TX 78704
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St Elmo Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo Living

4323 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745

West Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Congress Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West 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 $757. Here are the most affordable West Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge at Turtle CreekE11BR,1BA$750
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$757
The ReserveA-R1BR,1BA$865
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$899
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$925
Tramor at Oak BendA21BR,1BA$1,025
Sur512A11BR,1BA$1,075
ProspectE1.1-60Studio,1BA$1,094
Terrain ApartmentsA1-504 (Designer-Yard)1BR,1BA$1,095
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A5)1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.66 price per square foot McKinney Model at Bexley SoCo in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,829. The second greatest value West Congress apartment is the B1 Model at Arts at Turtle Creek starting at $1,399 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Congress apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bexley SoCoMcKinney2BR,2BA$1.66
Arts at Turtle CreekB12BR,2BA$1.53
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.50
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton Platinum1BR,1BA$1.90
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.84
Sur512A11BR,1BA$1.79
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$1.89
Bridge at Turtle CreekE21BR,1BA$1.58
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.97
The EnclaveE1Studio ,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Congress, Austin, TX

Ranked #143

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Congress Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Congress Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Congress?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Congress is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Congress?

The cheapest apartment in West Congress is Bridge at Turtle Creek which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in West Congress costs $1,988.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Congress?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 126 regular apartments in West Congress that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Congress?

Cheap apartments in West Congress have an average cost of $834 which is $1,154 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Congress.

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