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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $915 (31 Rentals)
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$936 - $1,8401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capitol Crossing
1700 Teri RdAustin, TX 78744
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$941 - $1,566
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Tramor at Oak Bend
911 Battle Bend BlvdAustin, TX 78745
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$978 - $2,598
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Prospect
122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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$999 - $1,1501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sierra Vista
4320 Congress Ave SAustin, TX 78745
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$1,011 - $1,2671 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Arts Apts At South Austin
400 W Saint Elmo RdAustin, TX 78745
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$1,124 - $7,038Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
44 South
4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,141 - $3,3231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bridge at Soco Crossing
500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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$1,224 - $2,566
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Sur512
5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,275 - $3,223Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31
Alexan St. Elmo
4700 Weidemar LnAustin, TX 78745
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$1,317 - $23,380
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Avana SoCo
401 Little Texas LnAustin, TX 78745
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$1,369 - $1,964Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bexley SoCo
6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 07-7204
625 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 07-7308
625 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 03-3101
625 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 03-3201
625 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 03-3205
625 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 01-1207
625 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
4501 Witham Ln
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Sierra Ridge
201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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Austin City Lights
501 E StassneyAustin, TX 78745
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4903 Merritt Dr
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St Elmo Living
4323 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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The Bend on Williamson Creek
4802 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Bishop Momo
4341 S Congress AveAustin, 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 | $1,302 | $978 | $1,610 |
| East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $915 | $7,903 |
| East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,055 | $7,462 |
| East Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,856 | $1,494 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Crossing priced from $936. Tramor at Oak Bend has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,079 |
| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1,141 |
| Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| St Elmo Living | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,354 |
| The Bend on Williamson Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Bexley SoCo | Fisher | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Avana SoCo | B2-Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1,437 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2B - AMFI 90% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Model at 44 South in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the B2.HC-120 Model at Prospect starting at $2,018 with a $1.94 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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| 44 South | 2B - AMFI 90% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Prospect | B2.HC-120 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Avana SoCo | B-Tailored | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Bend on Williamson Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Joplin | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Bexley SoCo | Fisher | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Congress Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Congress?
The cheapest apartment in East Congress is Capitol Crossing which is listed at $936, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $1,812.
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 18 regular apartments in East Congress that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Congress?
Cheap apartments in East Congress have an average cost of $250 which is $1,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Congress.
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