Living in South Congress (SoCo), Austin

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Austin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,050/month — roughly 3% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,400 - $2,700/month and three-bedrooms $3,000 - $3,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Austin areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the eclectic, trendy, foodie tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Round Rock. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Austin.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Megabus as the nearest rail stop, Pat Crow Memorial Plaza as nearby green space and Whole Foods Market as the nearest supermarket around the South Congress (SoCo) reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in South Congress (SoCo), Austin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in South Congress (SoCo) costs $1,900 - $2,200/month (second-hand contract) or $1,700 - $1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,400 - $2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,000 - $3,500/month.

Is South Congress (SoCo) safe for expats?

South Congress (SoCo) has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from South Congress (SoCo) to Austin center?

The commute from South Congress (SoCo) to Austin city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is South Congress (SoCo) like to live in?

Keep Austin Weird headquarters. Eclectic shops, food trailers, and the famous I Love You mural. In our data it is tagged as eclectic, trendy, foodie.