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The Arts Apts At South Austin
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4320 Congress Ave SAustin, TX 78745
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Avana SoCo
401 Little Texas LnAustin, TX 78745
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4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Prospect
122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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Bridge at Soco Crossing
500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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501 E StassneyAustin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Congress Studio Apartments | $1,198 | $1,054 | $1,394 |
| East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $887 | $4,527 |
| East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,139 | $4,333 |
| East Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,734 | $5,842 |
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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 $887. Capitol Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. 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 | $887 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A4) | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 44 South | 0A - AMFI 60% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY | Studio,1BA | $1,054 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $2.22 price per square foot 4361 S Congress Ave Model at 4361 S Congress Ave, Unit Unit 207 in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the B1-Sophisticated Model at Avana SoCo starting at $1,639 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the South 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 Unit 207 | 4361 S Congress Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Avana SoCo | B1-Sophisticated | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| St Elmo Living | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Bexley SoCo | Fisher | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Clapton | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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 $1,229.
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 $887, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $3,071.
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 59 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 $781 which is $2,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Congress.
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