Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (55 Rentals)

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122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,191 - $2,432
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3715 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Skyline Terrace
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Skyline Terrace

1212 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Alma Soco
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Alma Soco

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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SOCO 121
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SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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Arts at Turtle Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arts at Turtle Creek

714 Turtle Creek BlvdAustin, TX 78745
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Alpine Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

116 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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Sierra Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Ridge

201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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04 Flats of Austin
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

04 Flats of Austin

1301 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704

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Bishop Momo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bishop Momo

4341 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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St Elmo Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo Living

4323 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Cherry Hill Lofts
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Cherry Hill Lofts

5609 Cougar DrAustin, TX 78745
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Debut Soco
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Debut Soco

3809 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Cheapest Available West Congress Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Congress area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Bridge at Turtle Creek priced from $790. The Enclave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable West Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
The EnclaveE2Studio,1BA$850
The ReserveA1R1BR,1BA$885
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$898
Tramor at Oak BendA11BR,1BA$920
Arts at Turtle CreekA11BR,1BA$950
The Garrison1 bedroom non-upgraded1BR,1BA$999
44 South0A - AMFI 60% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLYStudio,1BA$999
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,025
Bishop MomoAdaStudio,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.47 price per square foot Townhomes-Non Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value West Congress apartment is the B1-825 (Designer) Model at St. Edwards Place Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Spyglass neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Congress apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodwillow Townhomes and DuplexesTownhomes-Non Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.47
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Designer)2BR,1BA$1.33
Debut SocoThe Stephen F Austin1BR,1BA$1.80
Cherry Hill LoftsB12BR,1BA$1.55
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.77
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.67
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$1.50
Arts at Turtle CreekA22BR,2BA$1.77
Tramor at Oak BendA11BR,1BA$1.77
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio ,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Congress Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Congress?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Congress is at Bridge at Turtle Creek listed at $790.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Congress Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Congress Apartment is $885 at The Reserve.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Congress Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Congress is starting from $1,095 at St. Edwards Place Apartments.

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