Cheap Homes for Rent in Congress Avenue Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1800 Lavaca St

1800 Lavaca St

AustinTX78701
property at 810 E 9th St

810 E 9th St

AustinTX78702

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property at 54 Rainey St

54 Rainey St

AustinTX78701
property at 603 Davis St

603 Davis St

AustinTX78701
property at 300 W 3rd St

300 W 3rd St

AustinTX78703
property at 800 Brazos St

800 Brazos St

AustinTX78701
property at 505 W 7th St

505 W 7th St

AustinTX78701

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas on RioB5-SHARED2BR,2BA$959
West Campus FlatsMini StudioStudio,1BA$995
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Talavera LoftsE1-50%Studio,1BA$1,098
24 Flats24fEFFStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Avenue area is the $2.36 price per square foot C7D Model at AMLI Eastside in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $3,239. The second greatest value Congress Avenue apartment is the #342 Model at Nueces Flats starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AMLI EastsideC7D2BR,2BA$2.36
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
Villas on RioB22BR,2BA$1.66
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$1.69
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.86
The Beverly at Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$2.46
Talavera LoftsE1-60%Studio ,1BA$2.42
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SPRING 2026 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Congress Avenue?

There are currently 222 Apartments for Rent in Congress Avenue, TX with pricing that ranges from $574 to $29,970. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Avenue ranging from $995 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 $995 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,430.

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 $22,360, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,095 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,010.

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