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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas on RioD5-SHARED4BR,4BA$959
West Campus FlatsMini StudioStudio,1BA$995
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$995
The ArnoldE1- AFFStudio,1BA$1,044
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.83
Sterling3 bedroom 3 bathroom-C13BR,3BA$0.97
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Villas on RioD14BR,4BA$1.22
24 Flats24fB12BR,1BA$1.45
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West2/12BR,1BA$1.48
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.43
Diplomat Apartments1BR/1BA Full Unit1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Ranked #42

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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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