
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (33 Rentals)
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4314 Gillis St

Capitol Crossing

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Tramor at Oak Bend

1301 W Ben White Blvd

Soco at Alpine

Griffis SoCo Austin

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1609 Morgan Ln
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5002 Weidemar Ln
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 | $1,190 | $750 | $1,380 |
West Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $875 | $2,699 |
West Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $1,199 | $3,155 |
West Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,550 | $3,116 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 $781. 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 | $781 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Reserve | A-R | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
Terrain Apartments | A1-504 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Tramor at Oak Bend | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Alma Soco | Alma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
Sierra Ridge | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Four Park Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.63 price per square foot Waters Platinum Model at Griffis SoCo Austin in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $2,003. The second greatest value West 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 West Congress apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Griffis SoCo Austin | Waters Platinum | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Woodwillow Townhomes | Townhomes-Balcony | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
Arts at Turtle Creek | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
St. Edwards Place Apartments | B1-825 (Designer) | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Cedar + Sage | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A4) | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Four Park Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Sierra Ridge | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Bridge at Turtle Creek | E2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Congress, Austin, TX
Ranked #128
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 $1,125.
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 $1,790.
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 120 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 $768 which is $1,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Congress.
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