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property at 2526 Durwood St

2526 Durwood St

AustinTX78704

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property at 5608 Cougar Dr

5608 Cougar Dr

AustinTX78745

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 3018 S 1st St

3018 S 1st St

AustinTX78704

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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South Congress - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Austin, TX by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado. See how it ranks!

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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 $674. Terrace Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $717. Here are the most affordable South Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$674
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$717
FoxwoodA21BR,1BA$774
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
Cascade ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$793
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$798
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$800
Acclaim at South Congress1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
MontecitoCedar1BR,1BA$895
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2.2A Model at Stassney at SoCo in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,203. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the B1R Model at Arts at Turtle Creek starting at $1,400 with a $1.53 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.
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Arts at Turtle CreekB1R2BR,2BA$1.53
3503 Clawson Rd2x12BR,1BA$1.22
SoCo ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.48
The Arts Apts At South AustinB22BR,2BA$1.47
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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in South Congress?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $717 to $14,970. There are also 235 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Congress ranging from $725 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 $725 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,338.

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 $1,399 to $11,578, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $725 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,940.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.