Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (5 Rentals)

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property at 4903 Merritt Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4903 Merritt Dr, Unit D

4903 Merritt Dr
AustinTX78744

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 Sierra Vista priced from $999. Capitol Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$999
Capitol CrossingTwo Bedroom (B6)2BR,2BA$1,049
The Arts Apts At South AustinB22BR,2BA$1,077

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Congress area is the $1.45 price per square foot Williamson Model at Bexley SoCo in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value East Congress apartment is the B-Tailored Model at Avana SoCo starting at $1,789 with a $1.84 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bexley SoCoWilliamson3BR,3BA$1.45
Avana SoCoB-Tailored2BR,2BA$1.84
St Elmo LivingB12BR,2BA$2.48
The Arts Apts At South AustinB22BR,2BA$1.24
Tramor at Oak BendA31BR,1BA$1.49
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.52
44 South1B - AMFI 120% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY1BR,1BA$2.07
Bridge at Soco CrossingClapton1BR,1BA$1.78
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Sur512A11BR,1BA$2.08

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 $915 to $11,442. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Congress ranging from $750 to $2,950.

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 $750 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,824.

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