Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (74 Rentals)

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South Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Congress Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Congress area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Grace Woods priced from $716. Forest Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$716
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
FoxwoodA21BR,1BA$774
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$846
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cascade ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$866
Acclaim at South Congress2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$876
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$899
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$900
MontecitoPecan1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.32 price per square foot LaBelle Platinum Model at Griffis SoCo Austin in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Franklin Park starting at $1,385 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Congress apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Griffis SoCo AustinLaBelle Platinum2BR,2BA$1.32
Franklin ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.46
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.22
Terrace CoveB2R2BR,2BA$1.29
SoCo ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.48
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.47
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Tramor at Oak BendA21BR,1BA$1.47
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Congress, Austin, TX

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Congress Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Congress Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Congress?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Congress is under $930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Congress?

The cheapest apartment in South Congress is Grace Woods which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in South Congress costs $2,288.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 289 regular apartments in South 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 South Congress?

Cheap apartments in South Congress have an average cost of $621 which is $1,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Congress.

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