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 November 2024, the average apartment rent in West Congress is $1,377 for one bedroom, $1,598 for two bedrooms, and $1,775 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Congress has decreased by -14.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 678 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,377/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,029 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,598/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,368 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,775/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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