4314 Gillis St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Soco at Alpine
3508 Alpine CirAustin, TX 78704
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Bridge at Turtle Creek
6020 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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Terrain Apartments
5112 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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1301 W Ben White Blvd
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Capitol Crossing
1700 Teri RdAustin, TX 78744
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Sierra Vista
4320 Congress Ave SAustin, TX 78745
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Prospect
122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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Tramor at Oak Bend
903-911 Battle Bend BlvdAustin, TX 78745
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Griffis SoCo Austin
500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
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The Arts Apts At South Austin
400 W Saint Elmo RdAustin, TX 78745
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Bexley SoCo
6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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44 South
4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Sur512
5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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501 E Stassney Ln
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4501 Lareina Dr
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5901 Nancy Dr
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1609 Morgan Ln
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3438 Willowrun Dr
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West Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Congress?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Congress Studio Apartments | $1,162 | $899 | $1,395 |
| West Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $825 | $3,523 |
| West Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,211 | $2,600 |
| West Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $1,625 | $3,800 |
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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 $950. Tramor at Oak Bend has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable West Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge at Turtle Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Tramor at Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Reserve | A-U | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Terrain Apartments | A1-504 (Designer-Yard) | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| SOFI | E-PFC-80 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A5) | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Prospect | E1.1-60 | Studio,1BA | $1,094 |
| The Garrison | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Four Park Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.92 price per square foot The Arboretum Model at Debut Soco in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,784. The second greatest value West Congress apartment is the B3-LW Model at St Elmo Living starting at $2,226 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Congress apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Debut Soco | The Arboretum | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| St Elmo Living | B3-LW | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Arts at Turtle Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Arts Apts At South Austin | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Cedar + Sage | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Griffis SoCo Austin | Clapton Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Sierra Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Four Park Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Terrain Apartments | A1-504 (Designer-Yard) | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Congress, Austin, TX
Ranked #133
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Congress Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 West Congress Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Congress?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Congress is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Congress?
The cheapest apartment in West Congress is Tramor at Oak Bend which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in West Congress costs $1,824.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 255 regular apartments in West 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 West Congress?
Cheap apartments in West Congress have an average cost of $880 which is $944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Congress.
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