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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 $750. Bridge at Turtle Creek 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
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Bridge at Turtle CreekE11BR,1BA$750
Franklin ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$752
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$827
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$856
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$874
Acclaim at South Congress1b1bHblc1BR,1BA$875
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Cascade ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$897
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Congress area is the $1.43 price per square foot Townhomes-Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Congress apartment is the 2.2A Model at Stassney at SoCo starting at $1,175 with a $1.24 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.
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.24
Arts at Turtle CreekB12BR,2BA$1.50
Terrace CoveB2R2BR,2BA$1.36
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.50
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Saratoga RidgeA11BR,1BA$1.40
Grace WoodsA41BR,1BA$1.48
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in South Congress?

There are currently 193 Apartments for Rent in South Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,848. There are also 195 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Congress ranging from $945 to $17,500.

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 $945 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,622.

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 $800 to $4,848, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,709.

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