Cheap Homes for Rent in Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1111 W 10th St

$1,000 - $1,250

Studio Rentals

Available Now

1111 W 10th St

AustinTX78703
property at 1800 Lavaca St

$1,300 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1800 Lavaca St

AustinTX78701

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property at 603 Davis St

$1,650 - $2,795

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

603 Davis St

AustinTX78701
property at 1212 Guadalupe St

$1,650 - $3,395

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1212 Guadalupe St

AustinTX78701
property at 712 W 21st St

$1,750 - $2,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 20

712 W 21st St

AustinTX78705

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property at 800 Embassy Dr

$1,893 - $4,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

800 Embassy Dr

AustinTX78702
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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 Talavera Lofts priced from $800. Pathways at Chalmers Courts West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Congress Avenue apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talavera LoftsE1-60%Studio,1BA$800
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$875
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$978
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,125
Placemakr Downtown AustinS4Studio,1BA$1,156
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The ArnoldE1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,230
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Congress Avenue area is the $1.94 price per square foot B4 Model at The Beverly at Medical Center in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $2,521. The second greatest value Congress Avenue apartment is the D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio starting at $1,465 with a $1.16 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.
The Beverly at Medical CenterB42BR,2BA$1.94
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$1.16
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West2/12BR,1BA$1.47
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
21 Pearl2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.62
Pathways at Chalmers Courts South1A1BR,1BA$2.15
Talavera LoftsE1-50%Studio ,1BA$1.45

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Ranked #41

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Congress Avenue?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX with pricing that ranges from $674 to $22,510. There are also 169 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Avenue ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Congress Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Congress Avenue ranges from $1,000 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,478.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Congress Avenue?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Congress Avenue range from $674 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

Expert Rental Resources

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