Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (80 Rentals)

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Corazon
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$1,107 - $3,019
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Corazon

1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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property at 1910 Robbins Pl

$1,299

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$1,299
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1910 Robbins Pl

AustinTX78705

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Railyard
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$1,607 - $3,507
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Railyard

201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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property at 1908 San Antonio St

$1,850 - $2,150

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$1,850 - $2,150
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1908 San Antonio St

AustinTX78705
property at 800 Embassy Dr

$1,993 - $3,993

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

800 Embassy Dr

AustinTX78702
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24 Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Flats

1515 Palma PlzAustin, TX 78703

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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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Eleven by Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleven by Windsor

811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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Eden Roc
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1204 Elm StAustin, TX 78703
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Winflo
Studio Apartments

Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
property at 1800 Lavaca St

$1,275 - $2,200

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1800 Lavaca St

AustinTX78701
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Elle West Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, TX 78701

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Congress Avenue, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Congress Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Congress Avenue area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments priced from $1,050. 24 Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,079. Here are the most affordable Congress Avenue apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
24 Flats24fEFFStudio,1BA$1,079
The ArnoldE1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,099
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171
Eleven by WindsorS1Studio,1BA$1,192
21 Pearl2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,199
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Timbercreek ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,274
Eastside StationS1B - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,311
SoCo on the Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,367

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Congress Avenue area is the $1.97 price per square foot #442 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Congress Avenue apartment is the B1-50% Model at Talavera Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Town Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Congress Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#4422BR,2BA$1.97
Talavera LoftsB1-50%2BR,2BA$1.39
The Tuscany ApartmentsD1BR,2BA$1.95
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
The Beverly at Medical CenterA41BR,1BA$2.39
The WillowswilB12BR,1BA$1.75
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$1.96
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Pathways at Chalmers Courts South1A1BR,1BA$2.11
Timbercreek ApartmentsA2 Affordable1BR,1BA$2.25

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Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Congress Avenue Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Congress Avenue?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Congress Avenue is at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Congress Avenue Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Congress Avenue Apartment is $1,200 at Rio House Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Congress Avenue Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Congress Avenue is starting from $1,199 at 21 Pearl.

What is the most affordable Congress Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Congress Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments and starts from $2,100.

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