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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$750
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$827
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$925
The ReserveA-R1BR,1BA$968
Terrain ApartmentsA1-504 (Designer)1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX

As of May 12, 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 B1R 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.
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Arts at Turtle CreekB1R2BR,2BA$1.53
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Platinum)2BR,1BA$1.64
Cedar + Sage2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.92
Bridge at Turtle CreekA41BR,1BA$1.59
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.50
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton1BR,1BA$1.66
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.73
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.84
Terrain ApartmentsA1-504 (Designer)1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in West Congress?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $875 to $3,235. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Congress ranging from $1,050 to $5,809.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Congress?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Congress ranges from $1,050 to $5,809 with an average monthly rent of $2,225.

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