Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Congress Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Congress area of Austin.

property at 4516 Russell Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4516 Russell Dr, Unit B Bottom

4516 Russell Dr
AustinTX78745

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property at 5805 Cougar Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5805 Cougar Dr

AustinTX78745
property at 4004 Banister Ln

$1,350 - $2,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4004 Banister Ln

AustinTX78704

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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 Soco at Alpine priced from $699. The Enclave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Congress apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$699
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$700
The ReserveA1R1BR,1BA$881
Arts at Turtle CreekA11BR,1BA$985
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$986

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Congress area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 BR Flat-Upstairs Model at Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value West Congress apartment is the B1 Model at Arts at Turtle Creek starting at $1,500 with a $1.64 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 Townhomes and Duplexes2 BR Flat-Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.54
Arts at Turtle CreekB12BR,2BA$1.64
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Designer)2BR,1BA$1.57
MatadorB2 Accessible 60%2BR,2BA$1.74
Cherry Hill LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.44
Sur512A21BR,1BA$1.65
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.63
The Arts Apts At South AustinA11BR,1BA$1.64
The EnclaveE2Studio ,1BA$1.68

Frequently Asked Questions about West Congress

What type of rentals are currently available in West Congress?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in West Congress, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,800. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Congress ranging from $850 to $9,500.

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 $850 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,623.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Congress?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Congress range from $2,107 to $2,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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