Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (70 Rentals)

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Corazon
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$1,440 - $2,833
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Corazon

1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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property at 1908 San Antonio St

$1,600 - $2,150

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$1,600 - $2,150
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1908 San Antonio St

AustinTX78705
property at 2110 Rio Grande

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2110 Rio Grande, Unit 206

2110 Rio Grande
AustinTX78705

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422 at the Lake
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$1,642 - $2,475
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422 at the Lake

422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Railyard
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$1,657 - $3,432
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Railyard

201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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AMLI Eastside
$1,694 - $4,967
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AMLI Eastside

1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
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property at 800 Brazos St

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 Brazos St, Unit 710

800 Brazos St
AustinTX78701
property at 911 W 22nd St

$950 - $3,600

Studio To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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911 W 22nd St

AustinTX78705
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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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Winflo
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Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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Eden Roc
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1204 Elm StAustin, TX 78703
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Elle West Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, 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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Enfield Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enfield Place

1610 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Lorrain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lorrain

1401 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703

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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 2 Beds unit found at Villas on Rio priced from $989. Timbercreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $991. Here are the most affordable Congress Avenue apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$989
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$991
24 Flats24fEFFStudio,1BA$1,009
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
The ArnoldE1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,099
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$1,299
Corazone1Studio,1BA$1,440
SoCo on the Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Congress Avenue area is the $2.06 price per square foot 1309 Sabine St Model at 1309 Sabine St in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $4,569. The second greatest value Congress Avenue apartment is the D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio starting at $1,505 with a $1.19 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1309 Sabine St1309 Sabine St3BR,2.5BA$2.06
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$1.19
Nueces Flats#4422BR,2BA$1.97
The Tuscany ApartmentsF2BR,2BA$2.18
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.52
Lantana Apartments2M2BR,2BA$1.91
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$1.18
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$1.96
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Eleven by WindsorA21BR,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Ranked #58

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

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4.0
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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 Timbercreek Apartments listed at $991.

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 $989 at Villas on Rio.

What is the most affordable Congress Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Congress Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timbercreek Apartments and starts from $2,082.

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