Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Ave District Austin, TX from $400 (46 Rentals)

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1304 Newning Ave

AustinTX78704
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Travis Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Travis Park Apartments

1110 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78704
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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

2001 I-35 SAustin, TX 78741
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Tambaleo 2311
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th St WAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2208
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2208

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

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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South Congress Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Congress Square

500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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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 Studio unit found at The Rebekah priced from $702. The Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Congress Ave District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RebekahStudioStudio,1BA$702
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$795
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$849
Cascade ApartmentsThe 396Studio,1BA$862
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$900
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$978
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$985
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Ave District, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Ave District area is the $1.32 price per square foot B1 Model at Aria Grand in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Congress Ave District apartment is the A1 Model at South Congress Square starting at $1,613 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Town Lake 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.
Aria GrandB12BR,2BA$1.32
South Congress SquareA11BR,1BA$2.26
Tambaleo 2208A2 - 22081BR,1BA$1.91
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.70
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$1.55
The Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
The RebekahStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.12
Cascade ApartmentsThe 396Studio ,1BA$2.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Ave District, Austin, TX

Ranked #90

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Congress Ave District is The Rebekah which is listed at $753, while the average apartment in Congress Ave District costs $5,945.

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 26 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 $240 which is $5,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Ave District.

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