South Congress, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in South Congress?

The average rent for an apartment in South Congress is $1,687. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in South Congress, Austin, TX

Last updated November 2024

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,687	825 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in South Congress, Austin, TX?

The average size for a South Congress, Austin, TX apartment is 825 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

South Congress, Austin, TX apartment rent ranges

South Congress, Austin, TX Occupied Housing Units

5,546 or 58% of the households in South Congress, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 3,978 or 42% are owner-occupied.

South Congress, Austin, TX rent trends

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Average Rent in Austin, TX By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
Downtown Austin	$3,058
University of Texas at Austin	$3,016
North University	$2,991
West University	$2,991
Old West Austin	$2,938
Clarksville	$2,743
Tarrytown West Austin	$2,743
Hancock	$2,607
The Triangle	$2,607
Central East Austin	$2,126
Chestnut	$2,126
East Cesar Chavez	$2,126
Govalle	$2,126
Holly	$2,126
Rosewood	$2,086
Steiner Ranch	$1,952
Johnston Terrace	$1,896
Circle C	$1,891
Balcones Park	$1,883
Bouldin Creek	$1,872
Dawson	$1,872
Galindo	$1,872
SoCo	$1,872
South Lamar	$1,872
Travis Heights	$1,872
Zilker	$1,872
Barton Hills	$1,857
Bee Cave Woods	$1,846
Rob Roy	$1,846
Stratford Hills	$1,846
Westlake	$1,846
Upper Boggy Creek	$1,821
Apache Shores	$1,806
River Place	$1,780
Cedar Valley	$1,741
Martin Luther King	$1,737
Mueller	$1,730
Pecan Springs Springdale	$1,718
University Hills	$1,718
Windsor Park	$1,718
Oak Hill	$1,703
Agave	$1,691
Colony Park	$1,691
North Point	$1,691
The Woodlands	$1,691
South Congress	$1,687
Hyde Park	$1,649
North Loop	$1,649
Greenshores	$1,642
Long Canyon	$1,642
River Pointe	$1,642
North Burnet	$1,618
North Civic Association	$1,618
Avery Ranch	$1,592
Angus Valley	$1,571
Milwood	$1,571
Scofield Farms	$1,571
Walnut Crossing	$1,557
Bluebell Ridge	$1,540
Bradshaw Crossing	$1,540
Bauerle Ranch	$1,528
Gracywoods	$1,526
River Oaks	$1,526
Brentwood	$1,511
North Shoal Creek	$1,508
Wooten	$1,508
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,507
Montopolis	$1,507
Tanglewood Oaks	$1,504
Northwood	$1,489
Allandale	$1,483
Olympic Heights	$1,483
Rosedale	$1,476
Buckingham Estates	$1,474
Garrison Park	$1,474
South Manchaca	$1,474
The Oak at Twin Creeks	$1,474
Westgate	$1,474
McKinney Heights	$1,473
Onion Creek	$1,473
Canyon Creek	$1,471
Grandview Hills	$1,471
The Courtyard	$1,465
Cat Mountain	$1,462
Northwest Hills	$1,462
Balcones Woods	$1,460
Gateway	$1,460
Great Hills	$1,460
Mesa Park	$1,460
Jester Estates	$1,457
Harris Branch	$1,457
Pioneer Crossing	$1,457
Promontory Point	$1,457
Crestview	$1,451
Bluff Springs	$1,446
Colorado Crossing	$1,446
Franklin Park	$1,446
McKinney	$1,446
Pilot Knob	$1,446
Coronado Hills	$1,436
Highland	$1,436
St Johns	$1,436
Anderson Mill - Jollyville	$1,423
Copperfield	$1,418
Georgian Acres	$1,401
Harris Ridge	$1,401
Heritage Hills	$1,401
North Lamar	$1,401
Windsor Hills	$1,401

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Austin are Georgian Acres, where the average rent goes for $1,401/month, Harris Ridge, where renters pay $1,401/mo on average, and Heritage Hills, where the average rent goes for $1,401/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from North Lamar ($1,401), Windsor Hills ($1,401), and Copperfield ($1,418), where the asking prices are below the average Austin rent of $1,696/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Austin are West University ($2,991), University of Texas at Austin ($3,016) and Downtown Austin ($3,058).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Austin?

The most popular neighborhood in Austin is East Riverside - Oltorf, where there are 25 listings with an average rent of $1,507. Next up is Anderson Mill - Jollyville, where apartments go for $1,423/month, followed by Downtown Austin with $3,058 If you’re looking to rent in Austin’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Oak Hill, where renters pay $1,703 on average, and Avery Ranch, where the average monthly rent is $1,592.

Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South Congress is 1% lower than in Agave

$1,687

South Congress rent is the same as Austin average

Average Rent $1,687

$1,691

Agave rent is 1% higher than Austin average

Average Rent $1,691

How Austin Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Houston	$1,355
Dallas	$1,580
Austin	$1,696
San Antonio	$1,291
Fort Worth	$1,443
Irving	$1,512
Plano	$1,736
Katy	$1,595
Arlington	$1,377
Denton	$1,636
El Paso	$1,081
Round Rock	$1,474
Georgetown	$1,600
Pflugerville	$1,593
Leander	$1,581
San Marcos	$1,707
Kyle	$1,461
Cedar Park	$1,514
Hutto	$1,591
Buda	$1,475
Manchaca	$1,888

Most Popular Apartments in Austin

a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan

Village Oaks

10926 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$835+
2 BEDS	$1,050+

a kitchen with white cabinets and a living room with a couch

The Olivine

3201 Century Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78727

Available

1 BED	$1,040+
2 BEDS	$1,290+

a living room with a couch and chairs and a table

Channings Mark

11282 Taylor Draper Lane, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$985+
2 BEDS	$1,345+

a living room with a couch and a coffee table

Chevy Chase

7581 Chevy Chase Dr, Austin, TX 78752

Available

1 BED	$914+
2 BEDS	$1,108+
3 BEDS	$1,686+

a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs

Spicewood Springs Apartment Homes

8617 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759

11 Units available

1 BED	$950
2 BEDS	$1,315

a living room with a couch and a fireplace

Canyon Creek

11316 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$965+
2 BEDS	$1,270+

High Oaks

11028 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$785+
2 BEDS	$1,255+

a living room with furniture and a fireplace

The Amethyst

13401 Metric Boulevard, Austin, TX 78727

Available

1 BED	$1,155+
2 BEDS	$1,465+

Vibe On Riverside

1600 Wickersham Lane, Austin, TX 78741

Available

1 BED	$1,150
2 BEDS	$1,389
4 BEDS	$1,625+

a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a fireplace

South Lamar Village

3505 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Available

STUDIO	$1,411+
1 BED	$1,491+
2 BEDS	$1,644+

a living room with couches and a coffee table

Sedona Springs

4201 Monterey Oaks, Austin, TX 78749

Available

1 BED	$1,010+
2 BEDS	$1,395+

a living room with gray couches and a red accent wall

Collective On Riverside

1515 Wickersham Lane, Austin, TX 78741

Available

1 BED	$1,099
2 BEDS	$1,385
3+ BEDS	$1,749+

a living room with a couch and a tv and a fireplace

River Stone Ranch

5701 South Mo Pac Expressway, Austin, TX 78749

Available

1 BED	$1,075+
2 BEDS	$1,420+

Museo

11266 Taylor Draper Lane, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$1,020+

Madison At The Arboretum

10307 Morado Cove, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$1,145+
2 BEDS	$1,620+

Evolve @ Arboretum

9500 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$925
2 BEDS	$1,400

A kitchen with white cabinets and black countertops.

Northland At The Arboretum

11500 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$1,110+
2 BEDS	$1,240+
3 BEDS	$1,650+

Great Hills

10610 Morado Circle, Austin, TX 78759

Available

1 BED	$930+
2 BEDS	$1,190+

a large living room with couches and chairs

Monterey Ranch

4701 Staggerbrush Road, Austin, TX 78749

Available

STUDIO	$1,005+
1 BED	$1,040+
2+ BEDS	$1,235+

Juniper Springs Apartments

3500 Greystone Drive, Austin, TX 78731

4 Units available

1 BED	$1,231+
2 BEDS	$1,416+
3 BEDS	$1,744+

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