44 South
4411 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX 78745
$1,064 - $3,578
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
West Congress Austin, TX
A diverse, laidback community that’s perfect for college students
Suburban
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Eclectic
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Convenient
West Congress is a colorful community shored up on the south side of I-35 in southwest Austin. Its proximity to St. Edward’s University makes it a great spot for students, but families will appreciate the characterful homes and lush landscaping of the area too.
West Congress is characterized by the vibrant ranch-style homes and contemporary apartment complexes that Austin has become known for. The neighborhood is bisected by Williamson Creek, with lush trees and trails to explore along the shore. A number of casual Austin restaurants and taco spots serve the area, and all the offerings of the city are just a few minutes away thanks to the nearby Interstate.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in West Congress is $1,242 for one bedroom, $1,540 for two bedrooms, and $1,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Congress has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
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1 BR
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678 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,242/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,029 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,540/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,368 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,873/month
Average Rent
Learn More About West Congress
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Congress - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
West Congress - Austin, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
West 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 West Congress - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Goat Cave Nature Preserve
- Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
- Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
- Onion Creek Greenbelt 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.