
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in East Congress?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Congress 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,398 | $995 | $1,950 |
East Congress 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,662 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Tramor at Oak Bend priced from $995. Avana SoCo 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 |
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Tramor at Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Avana SoCo | A-Classic | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
The Arts Apts At South Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $1.50 price per square foot B2 Model at The Arts Apts At South Austin in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,303. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) Model at Capitol Crossing starting at $1,074 with a $1.47 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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The Arts Apts At South Austin | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Griffis SoCo Austin | Clapton Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Tramor at Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Avana SoCo | A-Sophisticated | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Sur512 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
44 South | 0C-AMFI80 | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
Bexley SoCo | Barton | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
St Elmo Living | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Congress
What type of rentals are currently available in East Congress?
There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $995 to $12,854. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Congress ranging from $995 to $5,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Congress?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Congress ranges from $995 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,936.
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