
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $649 (25 Rentals)


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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 | $1,951 | $995 | $3,299 |
| Congress Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $919 | $10,000+ |
Congress Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,579 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Congress Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,828 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Congress Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $899 | $1,690 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCongress Avenue, Austin, TX
Ranked #40
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,363.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Congress Avenue is 21 Pearl which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Congress Avenue costs $5,907.
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 28 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 $689 which is $5,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Avenue.
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