
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (30 Rentals)
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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 | $1,081 | $875 | $1,380 |
West Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $950 | $3,235 |
West Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,199 | $3,155 |
West Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,650 | $3,116 |
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There are currently 30 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 Studio 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 $827. 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 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
The Enclave | E1 | Studio,1BA | $827 |
Alma Soco | Alma Soco - Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Terrain Apartments | A1-504 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
The Reserve | A-R | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
The Garrison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Tramor at Oak Bend | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Griffis SoCo Austin | Joplin | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.43 price per square foot Townhomes-Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Congress apartment is the B1 Model at Arts at Turtle Creek starting at $1,375 with a $1.50 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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Woodwillow Townhomes | Townhomes-Balcony | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
Arts at Turtle Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
St. Edwards Place Apartments | B1-825 (Platinum) | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Cedar + Sage | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Bridge at Turtle Creek | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Griffis SoCo Austin | Clapton | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Four Park Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Terrain Apartments | A1-504 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Congress, Austin, TX
Ranked #136
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 $1,113.
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 $950, while the average apartment in West Congress costs $1,723.
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 184 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 $919 which is $804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Congress.
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