Cheap Homes for Rent in West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at SOFI priced from $900. Bridge at Turtle Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOFIA1-801BR,1BA$900
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$950
Terrain ApartmentsA1-504 (Designer)1BR,1BA$975
Tramor at Oak BendA21BR,1BA$995
The ReserveA-U1BR,1BA$997
St Elmo LivingS2.AStudio,1BA$1,035
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A5)1BR,1BA$1,074
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1,087
ProspectE1.1-60Studio,1BA$1,094
The Garrison1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.94 price per square foot The Arboretum Model at Debut Soco in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,807. The second greatest value West Congress apartment is the B1 Model at Arts at Turtle Creek starting at $1,450 with a $1.58 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.
Debut SocoThe Arboretum2BR,2BA$1.94
Arts at Turtle CreekB12BR,2BA$1.58
The Arts Apts At South AustinB22BR,2BA$1.58
Cedar + Sage2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.92
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.47
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton Platinum1BR,1BA$1.67
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.73
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.84
Terrain ApartmentsA1-504 (Designer-Yard)1BR,1BA$1.98
The ReserveA-U1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in West Congress?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $825 to $3,800. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Congress ranging from $1,050 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Congress?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Congress ranges from $1,050 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,138.

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