
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $432 (74 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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3436 Willowrun Dr

4414 Diane Dr

4802 S Congress Ave

4501 Lareina Dr

St Elmo Living

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5616 Emerald Forest Dr

Bishop Momo

Cedar + Sage

5405 Brompton Cir

5936 Cherry Loop

4361 S Congress Ave

3438 Willowrun Dr

4004 Banister Ln
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826 King Albert St

4510 Terry-O Ln, Unit 309

4904 Hawk Cove

4510 Terry-O Ln

Debut Soco

6002 Idlewood Cove

803 Sirocco Dr

5515 Humming Bird Ln
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West Congress, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Congress?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Congress Studio Apartments | $1,235 | $694 | $1,610 |
| West Congress 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $730 | $3,800 |
| West Congress 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,000 | $3,223 |
| West Congress 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $2,116 | $10,000+ |
| West Congress 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,546 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,141.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Congress?
The cheapest apartment in West Congress is The Reserve which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in West Congress costs $1,761.
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 19 regular apartments in West Congress that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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