
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (29 Rentals)


1907 Robbins Pl

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

1108 Nueces St
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1605 Pease Rd

Eastside Station

Railyard
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Congress Avenue, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Congress Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Congress Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,121 | $995 | $6,860 |
Congress Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $800 | $9,235 |
Congress Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,232 | $574 | $10,000+ |
Congress Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,710 | $574 | $10,000+ |
Congress Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $959 | $1,830 |
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Getting Around the Congress Avenue Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Congress Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Congress Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Congress Avenue is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Congress Avenue is Pathways at Chalmers Courts West which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Congress Avenue costs $3,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Congress Avenue?
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 47 regular apartments in Congress Avenue 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 Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Congress Avenue have an average cost of $764 which is $2,931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Avenue.
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