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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (17 Rentals)
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4501 Witham Ln
AustinTX78745
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$912 - $1,2281 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Arts Apts At South Austin
400 W Saint Elmo RdAustin, TX 78745
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$975 - $1,8671 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capitol Crossing
1700 Teri RdAustin, TX 78744
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$995 - $1,495
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$924 - $1,424
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$71
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$995 - $1,495
Tramor at Oak Bend
903-911 Battle Bend BlvdAustin, TX 78745
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$999 - $1,0091 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Sierra Vista
4320 Congress Ave SAustin, TX 78745
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$1,039 - $1,662
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$978 - $1,601
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$61
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$1,039 - $1,662
Bexley SoCo
6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,054 - $1,999
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$1,002 - $1,947
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$52
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$1,054 - $1,999
44 South
4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,077 - $7,158
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$1,027 - $7,108
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Avana SoCo
401 Little Texas LnAustin, TX 78745
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$1,079 - $2,584
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$995 - $2,500
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$84
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Prospect
122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,105 - $2,0551 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bridge at Soco Crossing
500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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$1,127 - $2,533
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$989 - $2,395
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$138
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Sur512
5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
4910 Pepper Ln
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5402 Ponciana Dr
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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
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 | $1,198 | $1,054 | $1,499 |
| East Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $800 | $2,299 |
| East Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $1,395 | $2,584 |
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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 $975. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Bexley SoCo | Barton | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| 44 South | 0A - AMFI 60% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY | Studio,1BA | $1,054 |
| Prospect | E1.4-80 | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $1.38 price per square foot Three Bedroom (C1) Model at Capitol Crossing in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,709. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the B2 Model at The Arts Apts At South Austin starting at $1,128 with a $1.30 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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| Capitol Crossing | Three Bedroom (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Bridge at Soco Crossing | Clapton | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| St Elmo Living | A2.C | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Avana SoCo | A-Sophisticated | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Bexley SoCo | Barton | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
| Prospect | E1.2-60 | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
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 $1,194.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Congress?
The cheapest apartment in East Congress is Capitol Crossing which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in East Congress costs $9,687.
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 35 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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