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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (18 Rentals)
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$960 - $1,5481 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Arts Apts At South Austin
400 W Saint Elmo RdAustin, TX 78745
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$984 - $1,9881 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Griffis SoCo Austin
500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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$995 - $1,4951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18
Tramor at Oak Bend
903-911 Battle Bend BlvdAustin, TX 78745
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$999 - $1,5331 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sierra Vista
4320 Congress Ave SAustin, TX 78745
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$1,069 - $1,9251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capitol Crossing
1700 Teri RdAustin, TX 78744
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$1,099 - $2,240Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
44 South
4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,175 - $3,1011 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sur512
5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,189 - $2,701Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bexley SoCo
6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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5402 Ponciana Dr
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East Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Congress?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Congress Studio Apartments | $1,179 | $995 | $1,415 |
| East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $899 | $4,582 |
| East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,198 | $5,769 |
| East Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $1,734 | $8,664 |
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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 iConic South 1st priced from $899. The Arts Apts At South Austin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| iConic South 1st | iConic South | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Prospect | E1.2-60 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Griffis SoCo Austin | Clapton | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $2.31 price per square foot 4361 S Congress Ave Model at 4361 S Congress Ave, Unit 207 in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the A3 Model at St Elmo Living starting at $1,813 with a $2.42 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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| 4361 S Congress Ave, Unit 207 | 4361 S Congress Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| St Elmo Living | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Griffis SoCo Austin | Clapton Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Bexley SoCo | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Avana SoCo | A-Sophisticated | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| iConic South 1st | iConic South | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Congress, Austin, TX
Ranked #179
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Congress Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,244.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Congress?
The cheapest apartment in East Congress is iConic South 1st which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $1,960.
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 68 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 $569 which is $1,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Congress.
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