Cheap Homes for Rent in East Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (7 Rentals)

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East Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

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. Griffis SoCo Austin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable East Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
iConic South 1stiConic South1BR,1BA$899
Griffis SoCo AustinCharles1BR,1BA$965
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX

As of September 13, 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 $1,762 with a $2.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4361 S Congress Ave, Unit 2074361 S Congress Ave2BR,2BA$2.31
St Elmo LivingA31BR,1BA$2.35
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.47
Bexley SoCoFisher1BR,1BA$1.81
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton1BR,1BA$1.60
Avana SoCoA-Sophisticated1BR,1BA$1.94
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Sur512A11BR,1BA$1.96
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$1.62
iConic South 1stiConic South1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Congress, Austin, TX

Ranked #113

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in East Congress?

There are currently 33 Apartments for Rent in East Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $850 to $10,140. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Congress ranging from $950 to $4,900.

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 $950 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,150.

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