West Congress

Austin, TX

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West Congress - Austin, TX

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A diverse, laidback community that’s perfect for college students

Suburban Eclectic Convenient Commuter Family-Friendly

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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Congress is $1,433 for one bedroom, $1,688 for two bedrooms, and $1,746 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Congress has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 678 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,433/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,029 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,688/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,368 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,746/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

68

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

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

Military Bases

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 February 2025.