Average Rent in East Congress, Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical East Congress, Austin, TX Rents

East Congress rentals average $1,199 for a studio rental to $2,490 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $26 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $334 (-21.77%) year-over-year from $1,533 to $1,199. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $138 (-7.51%) year-over-year from $1,838 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $145 (7.07%) year-over-year from $2,055 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $216 (8.43%) year-over-year from $2,564 to $2,780. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $238 (9.45%) year-over-year from $2,513 to $2,750. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 13.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $29.14 $1,199 $1,533 (-21.77%) $1,489 (-19.49%)
1 BR $27.87 $1,700 $1,838 (-7.51%) $1,771 (-4.00%)
2 BR $22.59 $2,200 $2,055 (7.07%) $2,060 (6.80%)
3 BR $28.40 $2,780 $2,564 (8.43%) $2,167 (28.31%)

Historical Rents in East Congress, Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near East Congress

There are a total of 18 cities nearby East Congress. The average rent in East Congress is currently $1,995 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wells Branch, TX, with an average rent of $1,482, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Congress, Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare East Congress, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Congress, Austin, TX is 8.30% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.32% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Congress, Austin, TX are about 28.07% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.68% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near East Congress, Austin, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Wells Branch, TX $1,773 $999 $1,400 $1,482
Austin, TX $1,450 $1,375 $1,799 $1,895
Kyle, TX $1,830 $1,830 $1,848 $1,915
Lago Vista, TX N/A $1,600 $1,498 $1,973
Manor, TX N/A $1,804 $2,250 $1,995
Jollyville, TX N/A $1,129 $1,495 $2,000
Pflugerville, TX N/A $1,354 $1,698 $2,150
Cedar Park, TX N/A $1,166 $1,350 $2,250
Brushy Creek, TX N/A $1,650 $1,799 $2,500
Lakeway, TX N/A $1,141 $1,923 $2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near East Congress

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near East Congress. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Johns, Parker Lane, and North University. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total neighborhoods in or near East Congress, Austin, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Congress, Austin, TX is currently around $1,877 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,877. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Congress's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Congress, St. Johns has the most affordable average rent at $1,195 per month. Whereas, at $3,204 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Congress. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
St. Johns, Austin, TX $909 $1,145 $1,489 $1,195
Parker Lane, Austin, TX $701 $1,050 $1,388 $1,230
North University, Austin, TX $1,050 $1,125 $1,550 $1,250
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $950 $1,125 $1,500 $1,323
Highland, Austin, TX $1,568 $1,290 $1,459 $1,400
West University, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,200 $1,750 $1,400
Windsor Park, Austin, TX $929 $1,350 $1,425 $1,595
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,385 $1,195 $1,895 $1,595
Brentwood, Austin, TX $1,222 $1,321 $2,027 $1,600
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX N/A $1,075 $2,138 $1,600
Garrison Park, Austin, TX $1,010 $900 $1,495 $1,673
Riverside, Austin, TX $1,477 $1,589 $2,095 $1,678
North Loop, Austin, TX $1,023 $1,330 $1,799 $1,875
South River City, Austin, TX $1,780 $1,500 $1,950 $1,876
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX $1,600 $1,304 $1,800 $1,877
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX $1,840 $1,564 $1,975 $1,900
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,525 $1,669 $1,995 $1,948
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX $1,551 $1,921 $2,511 $2,005
RMMA, Austin, TX $1,828 $1,887 $2,270 $2,045
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX $1,380 $1,714 $2,415 $2,115
Old West Austin, Austin, TX $1,672 $1,951 $2,770 $2,116
Montropolis, Austin, TX N/A $1,765 $2,050 $2,123
Govalle, Austin, TX $1,627 $1,823 $2,513 $2,205
Rosewood, Austin, TX $1,622 $1,930 $2,450 $2,333
Central East Austin, Austin, TX $1,584 $1,937 $2,835 $2,437
MLK, Austin, TX $1,768 $2,320 $2,650 $2,450
MLK-183, Austin, TX $1,513 $1,692 $2,173 $2,495
Rosedale, Austin, TX $1,398 $1,400 $2,295 $2,575
Zilker, Austin, TX $1,747 $2,640 $3,050 $2,805
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $1,961 $2,700 $3,795 $3,204

Top Counties Near East Congress

There are a total of 16 counties located by East Congress, Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Lockhart, TX, San Marcos, TX, and Austin, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,997. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,140. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by East Congress, Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in East Congress, Austin, TX is 14.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Congress, Austin, TX is 19.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Congress, Austin, TX is 24.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lockhart, TX $1,175 $1,345 $1,200 $1,615
San Marcos, TX $1,485 $1,393 $1,500 $1,749
Austin, TX $1,450 $1,375 $1,807 $1,899
Northwest Travis, TX $1,005 $1,252 $1,542 $1,995
Kyle-Buda, TX $1,830 $1,700 $1,860 $1,999
Northeast Travis, TX $1,650 $1,689 $1,670 $2,100
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX N/A $1,439 $1,688 $2,100
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $1,243 $1,364 $1,595 $2,128
Southwest Travis, TX $1,550 $2,029 $1,973 $2,980
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX $1,350 $1,363 $1,913 $3,100

Top Zipcodes Near East Congress

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near East Congress, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,944. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78218, San Antonio, TX at $1,059 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,598 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,150. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Congress, Austin, TX is $1,357 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Congress, Austin, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
78745, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,342 $1,573 $1,700
78704, Austin, TX $1,696 $1,875 $2,326 $2,407
78744, Austin, TX $1,057 $1,249 $1,450 $1,770
78741, Austin, TX $1,073 $1,430 $1,891 $1,750
78701, Austin, TX $1,961 $2,651 $3,787 $3,200
78748, Austin, TX $1,192 $1,261 $1,525 $1,919
78702, Austin, TX $1,550 $1,880 $2,595 $2,277
78747, Austin, TX $909 $1,235 $1,848 $2,250
78703, Austin, TX $1,694 $1,923 $2,650 $2,580
78705, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,200 $1,775 $1,400

Frequently Asked Questions - East Congress Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Congress, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for East Congress, Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do East Congress, Austin, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in East Congress, Austin, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in East Congress, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,199 and an average price per square feet of $29.14. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Congress.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Congress, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $27.87. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Congress.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Congress, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $22.59. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Congress.
How have rent prices in East Congress, Austin, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in East Congress, Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in East Congress, Austin, TX?
A reasonable rent price in East Congress, Austin, TX is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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