Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Ave District Austin, TX from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Tambaleo 2208
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2208

2208 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2311
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th St WAustin, TX 78704
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1300 Newning Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Newning Ave

1300 Newning AveAustin, TX 78704
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Oak Creek Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Village

2302 Durwood StAustin, TX 78704
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South Congress Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Congress Square

500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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The Quincy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Quincy

91 Red River StAustin, TX 78701
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Congress Ave District, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Congress Ave District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Congress Ave District area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Apartments priced from $707. The Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Congress Ave District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$707
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$999
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1,006
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
Tambaleo 2208E2 - 2208Studio,1BA$1,029
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Ave District, TX

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Ave District area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2/2G Model at The Brook Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Congress Ave District apartment is the A1 Model at Aria Grand starting at $1,006 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Congress Ave District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brook Apartments2 Bedroom 2/2G2BR,2BA$1.42
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1.45
The District at SoCoA21BR,1BA$2.17
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1Studio ,1BA$1.79
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.79
Oaks ApartmentsB-1/1 Yard1BR,1BA$2.29
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.34
The Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26
Cascade ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.27

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Congress Ave District, Austin, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Congress Ave District, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Congress Ave District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Congress Ave District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Congress Ave District is under $1,035.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Ave District?

The cheapest apartment in Congress Ave District is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $707, while the average apartment in Congress Ave District costs $3,762.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Congress Ave District?

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 13 regular apartments in Congress Ave District 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 Congress Ave District?

Cheap apartments in Congress Ave District have an average cost of $304 which is $3,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Ave District.

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