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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 Forest Creek Apartments priced from $700. Bridge at Turtle Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable South Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$700
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$799
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$814
MontecitoCedar1BR,1BA$820
Grace WoodsA61BR,1BA$844
The ReserveA-R1BR,1BA$847
Bainbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$849
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$850
Cascade ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$851

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.42 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the 2A Model at Marquis SoCo starting at $1,418 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the South 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.
Polaris on the Park - Renovated ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.42
Marquis SoCo2A2BR,2BA$1.39
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.48
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.30
Arts at Turtle CreekB12BR,2BA$1.42
3503 Clawson Rd2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Acclaim at South Congress1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.47
Saratoga RidgeA21BR,1BA$1.39
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Congress, Austin, TX

Ranked #32

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in South Congress?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $16,429. There are also 251 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Congress ranging from $575 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Congress?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Congress ranges from $575 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,561.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Congress?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Congress range from $1,546 to $11,583, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $575 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,990 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,067.

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