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South Congress Square
500 S Congress Ave,
Austin,
TX
78704
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
713 - 925 sq ft
South Congress Square
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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!
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 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Alt Floorplan
- Spacious Floorplans
- City Views
- Polished Concrete Flooring
- First Floor Apartment
- Patio / Balcony
- Swimming Pool with Sundeck
- Green View
- On-site Laundry Facilities
- Second Floor - Top Floor
- Third Floor Apartment
- Outdoor Grilling Station
- Private Yard
- Newly Renovated Interiors
- Upgrade Package
- City View
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
Location
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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.
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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
Charter 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
515 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-3, 5-10 & 12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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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 |
Time and distance from South Congress Square.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| 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: | 109 min | 93.0 mi |
South Congress Square is 65.5 miles from Randolph Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation.
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500 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704