44 South
4411 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX 78745
$1,028 - $4,007
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
East Congress Austin, TX
An eclectic enclave in southeastern Austin
Suburban
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Affordable
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Laidback
Situated at the intersection of I-35 and Route 71, East Congress is a laidback neighborhood teeming with modern conveniences. In addition to its many apartments and condos available for rent, East Congress offers a slew of shops and restaurants within its borders.
East Congress contains numerous familiar stores and chain restaurants alongside I-35 and its stretch of South Congress Avenue. The community is also home to an array of bars and breweries in a warehouse setting on South Saint Elmo Road and Industrial Boulevard. Resident enjoy ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at Williamson Creek Greenbelt and McKinney Falls State Park, along with close proximity to Saint Edward’s University.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in East Congress is $1,237 for a studio, $1,557 for one bedroom, $2,166 for two bedrooms, and $2,112 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Congress has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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517 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,237/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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722 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,557/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,153 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,166/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,230 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,112/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Congress - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in East Congress - Austin, TX, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
East Congress - Austin, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in East Congress - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
- Goat Cave Nature Preserve
- Onion Creek Greenbelt Park
- Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)
- McKinney Falls State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.