
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (31 Rentals)
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1301 W Ben White Blvd

Tramor at Oak Bend

4500 Witham Ln

Sur512

Sierra Vista

Prospect

Terrain Apartments
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Capitol Crossing

The Arts Apts At South Austin

126 W Alpine Rd

Bexley SoCo

5004 Weidemar Ln

1609 Morgan Ln

3428 Willowrun Dr

3430 Willowrun Dr
West Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Congress?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Congress Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $899 | $1,435 |
West Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $750 | $2,199 |
West Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,211 | $3,155 |
West Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,650 | $3,096 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bridge at Turtle Creek | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Enclave | E1 | Studio,1BA | $757 |
The Reserve | A-R | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Soco at Alpine | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Alma Soco | Alma Soco - Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Tramor at Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Prospect | E1.1-60 | Studio,1BA | $1,094 |
Terrain Apartments | A1-504 (Designer-Yard) | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Capitol Crossing | One 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bexley SoCo | McKinney | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Arts at Turtle Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Griffis SoCo Austin | Clapton Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Four Park Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Bridge at Turtle Creek | E2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Alma Soco | Alma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
The Enclave | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Congress, Austin, TX
Ranked #143
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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