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122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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4320 Congress Ave SAustin, TX 78745
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400 W Saint Elmo RdAustin, TX 78745
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4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Bridge at Soco Crossing
500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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911 Battle Bend BlvdAustin, TX 78745
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5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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401 Little Texas LnAustin, TX 78745
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Alexan St. Elmo
4700 Weidemar LnAustin, TX 78745
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201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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East Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Congress?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| East Congress Studio Apartments | $1,207 | $978 | $1,610 |
| East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $915 | $10,000+ |
| East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,197 | $6,993 |
| East Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,792 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available East Congress Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Congress area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Prospect priced from $978. Sierra Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect | E1.2-60 | Studio,1BA | $978 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 44 South | 0A - AMFI 60% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY | Studio,1BA | $1,034 |
| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $1.69 price per square foot Waters Model at Bridge at Soco Crossing in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $2,073. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the B1 Model at Tramor at Oak Bend starting at $1,395 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Congress apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Waters | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Alexan St. Elmo | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Avana SoCo | A1-Tailored | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Bexley SoCo | Barton | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
| 44 South | 0A - AMFI 60% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Congress Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Congress?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Congress is under $1,277.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Congress?
The cheapest apartment in East Congress is Sierra Vista which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $7,280.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Congress?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in East Congress that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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