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South Congress Square
500 S Congress Ave,
Austin,
TX
78704
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
925 sq ft
South Congress Square
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Highlights
- Yard
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Pet Play Area
- Office
- Sundeck
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Patio
About South Congress Square
Located in the heart of South Congress Avenue, South Congress Square pairs upscale living with the distinctive spirit of Austin, Texas. Our location is second-to-none, within walking distance of some of Austins best restaurants, entertainment, shopping along South Congress Avenue. We are less than a five-minute drive from downtown, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, and grocers including Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and HEB. Our apartment homes are newly-renovated, and on-site features include an outdoor grilling station, community pool, a courtyard for your furry family members to run, and laundry rooms. Your new home offers a SoCo boho-chic vibe, stainless steel appliances, high-speed internet, Nest thermostats, and walk-in closets all within a spacious floor plan. Contact us for more information!
South Congress Square is an apartment community located in Travis County and the 78704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Alt Floorplan
- City View
- City Views
- Covered Parking
- First Floor Apartment
- Green View
- Newly Renovated Interiors
- On-site Laundry Facilities
- Outdoor Grilling Station
- Polished Concrete Flooring
- Private Balcony
- Private Yard
- Second Floor - Top Floor
- Spacious Floorplans
- Swimming Pool with Sundeck
- Third Floor Apartment
- Upgrade Package
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
24 Hour Access
Pet Play Area
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Pet Play Area
- Walk-Up
- Pool
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Office
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
- Yard
500 S Congress Ave,
Austin,
TX
78704
SoCo, short for South Congress, is a vibrant neighborhood situated just south of Lady Bird Lake along South Congress Avenue. SoCo is revered for its many eclectic offerings, which include one-of-a-kind shops, eateries, music venues, and galleries that all contribute to the neighborhood’s independent spirit.
The residential communities surrounding South Congress Avenue offer a wide variety of rentals, from luxury apartments to cozy condos and everything in between. Renting in this vicinity places residents within minutes of SoCo’s eclectic haunts, bustling Downtown Austin, and countless scenic parks and greenbelts like the Williamson Creek Greenbelt, Mabel Davis District Park, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Creek Greenbelt, and McKinney Falls State Park.
Learn more about living in SoCo
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| SoCo | Austin, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,417 | $1,207 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,979 | $1,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,999 | $1,819 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,162 | $2,406 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
South Congress Square is within 5 minutes or 1.8 miles from Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus. It is also near St. Edward's University and University of Texas at Austin.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
510 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,107 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,137 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
501 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
44 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Austin include Downtown Station, located 1.3 miles from South Congress Square. South Congress Square is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 10.6 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 30.6 mi |
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Drive: | 48 min | 37.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Austin-Bergstrom International
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Drive: | 24 min | 10.6 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
CalmBusinesses
ActiveScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from South Congress Square.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
South Congress Square has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Zilker Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Lady Bird Lake
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Zilker Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
South Congress Square has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, Zilker Botanical Garden, and Lady Bird Lake.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
South Congress Square has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas which is 2.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 80 min | 65.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 93 min | 75.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 109 min | 93.0 mi |
South Congress Square has 3 military bases within 93.0 miles, the nearest is Randolph Air Force Base which is 65.5 miles away and a 80 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
500 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704