4500 Witham Ln
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (18 Rentals)
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$921 - $6,2491 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avana SoCo
401 Little Texas LnAustin, TX 78745
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$959 - $1,3961 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Arts Apts At South Austin
400 W Saint Elmo RdAustin, TX 78745
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$995 - $2,515Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Prospect
122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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$999 - $1,0091 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 23
Sierra Vista
4320 Congress Ave SAustin, TX 78745
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Capitol Crossing
1700 Teri RdAustin, TX 78744
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$1,094 - $1,815Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
44 South
4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,148 - $2,1241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bridge at Soco Crossing
500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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$1,181 - $2,3771 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sur512
5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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4903 Merritt Dr
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5402 Ponciana Dr
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4307 S 1st St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Congress Studio Apartments | $1,143 | $995 | $1,415 |
| East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $800 | $3,936 |
| East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,060 | $4,158 |
| East Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,709 | $6,249 |
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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 The Arts Apts At South Austin priced from $959. Tramor at Oak Bend has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Prospect | E1.6-80 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Sierra Ridge | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $1.44 price per square foot B-Sophisticated Model at Avana SoCo in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,399. 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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| Avana SoCo | B-Sophisticated | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Sur512 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Bexley SoCo | Fisher | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| St Elmo Living | A2.C | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Charles Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Sierra Ridge | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Prospect | E1.7-80 | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
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 $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Congress?
The cheapest apartment in East Congress is The Arts Apts At South Austin which is listed at $959, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $8,190.
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 62 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 $772 which is $7,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Congress.
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