
Cheap Homes for Rent in Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (16 Rentals)
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1913 Robbins Pl

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2110 Rio Grande St

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603 Davis St
Congress Avenue, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Congress Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Congress Avenue 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,496 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Congress Avenue 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,791 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
Congress Avenue 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,116 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Congress Avenue 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,080 | $5,995 | $9,250 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 4 Beds unit found at Villas on Rio priced from $959. West Campus Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Congress Avenue apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villas on Rio | D5-SHARED | 4BR,4BA | $959 |
West Campus Flats | Mini Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Arnold | E1- AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,044 |
1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Avenue area is the $0.83 price per square foot D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Congress Avenue apartment is the 3 bedroom 3 bathroom-C1 Model at Sterling starting at $1,199 with a $0.97 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. |
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Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $0.83 |
Sterling | 3 bedroom 3 bathroom-C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.97 |
Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Villas on Rio | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $1.22 |
24 Flats | 24fB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Diplomat Apartments | 1BR/1BA Full Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 $950 to $22,510. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Avenue ranging from $895 to $15,000.
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 $895 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,508.
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 $1,199 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.
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