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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (50 Rentals)
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West Campus Flats
2102-2106 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
1906 San Gabriel St
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1600 West Ave
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1400 Rio Grande Apartments
1400 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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The Arnold
1621 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Talavera Lofts
413 Navasota StAustin, TX 78702
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206 E 15th St
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1108 Nueces St
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SoCo on the Lake
222 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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from $1,3501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Diplomat Apartments
1911 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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Railyard
201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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from $1,484Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7
The Shoal
827 W 12th StAustin, TX 78701
2100 San Gabriel St
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Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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422 at the Lake
422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Eastside Station
1700 E 4th StAustin, TX 78702
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915 W 21st St
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1605 Pease Rd
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Park Terrace Apartments
516 Dawson RdAustin, TX 78704
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Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town
507 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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AMLI Eastside
1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
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Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property
601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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Congress Avenue, Austin, TX Local Guide
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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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Cheapest Available Congress Avenue Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Congress Avenue area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pathways at Chalmers Courts West priced from $875. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Congress Avenue apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Villas on Rio | B5-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $959 |
| West Campus Flats | Mini Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Talavera Lofts | E1-A-50% | Studio,1BA | $1,104 |
| The Willows | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 24 Flats | 24fEFF | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| SoCo on the Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,322 |
| Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Avenue area is the $1.97 price per square foot #342 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 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,575 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Congress Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts South | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Eleven by Windsor | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Villas on Rio | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Signature 1909 | Frisco C | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Talavera Lofts | E1-60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCongress Avenue, Austin, TX
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Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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