Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Skyline Terrace
Studio Apartments

Skyline Terrace

1212 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Alma Soco
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Soco

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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The Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve

1016 W Stassney LnAustin, 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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St Elmo Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo Living

4323 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
property at 5608 Cougar Dr

5608 Cougar Dr

AustinTX78745

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West Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

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. Alma Soco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$799
Soco at Alpine1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$825
The EnclaveE2Studio,1BA$863
Arts at Turtle CreekA11BR,1BA$899
The ReserveA-R1BR,1BA$904
Terrain ApartmentsA1-504 (Designer)1BR,1BA$945
The Garrison1 bedroom non-upgraded1BR,1BA$949
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$995
ProspectE1.2-60Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.48 price per square foot Townhomes-Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value West Congress apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sierra Vista starting at $1,301 with a $1.54 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.48
Sierra Vista2x22BR,2BA$1.54
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Designer)2BR,1BA$1.57
Tramor at Oak BendA31BR,1BA$1.49
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.42
Cherry Hill LoftsB12BR,1BA$1.53
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton Platinum1BR,1BA$1.61
Arts at Turtle CreekA11BR,1BA$1.34
Soco at Alpine1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Congress, Austin, TX

Ranked #131

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Congress?

The cheapest apartment in West Congress is Soco at Alpine which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in West Congress costs $8,223.

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 400 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 $865 which is $7,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Congress.

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