512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
South Congress Square Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on South Congress Square: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 512 APTS, Austin apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
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The quick take
South Congress Square is an apartment community in Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs, built in 1971 with 115 units. Current pricing ranges from $1,314 for 1 bd to $1,618 for 2 bd. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 92 Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs communities we track typically run $1,317–$2,080, and South Congress Square's $1,314 starting price sits under that range.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$1,314 from
675 sq ft
2 bd
$1,618 from
900 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 675 | $1,314 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 900 | $1,618 |
Pricing checked October 8, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily. Treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
500 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Standouts here: a pool
- +Smaller community (115 units), quieter than the mega-complexes
- +Managed by R P M Living, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $200 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $500+. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to South Congress Square, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $500+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $200
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, trash
Location
500 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX · Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs
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South Congress Square: your questions, answered
How much is rent at South Congress Square?
1 bd units start around $1,314/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,618/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 512 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at South Congress Square?
Deposit: $500+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $200. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is South Congress Square located?
500 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, in the Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs area of Austin.
How do I tour South Congress Square with 512 APTS?
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What does registering mean?
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