# Apartment Locator South Congress | 100% Free > Looking for an apartment locator in South Congress? Free service for bad credit, broken leases, and evictions in 78704. Call (512) 320-4599. URL: https://austinsecondchanceapartments.com/service-areas/south-congress/ ![Austin Second Chance Apartments serving the South Congress Avenue corridor in 78704](/images/locations/south-congress-south-congress-avenue-austin-texas-apartment-community-corridor.webp) Travis County # Free Apartment Locator in South Congress, Austin Looking for an apartment locator in South Congress? Free service for bad credit, broken leases, and evictions in 78704. Call (512) 320-4599. Start Your Free Search [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (512) 320-4599 [tel:+15123204599 →](tel:+15123204599) Travis HeightsBouldin CreekGalindoSouth Congress CorridorSouth First StreetOltorf CorridorDawson 5.0 (Dozens Google reviews) ● 100% Free for Renters ● 24–48 Hour Approvals ● 20+ Years Local Experience Sound Familiar? ## Denied by a 78704 Property? Here's Why These are the four pain points we hear every day — and the reasons renters lose money before we ever get the call. ### Denied Again and Again Bad credit, a broken lease, or an old eviction is sinking every application. The fees are gone for good. ### Wasted Application Fees $50 here, $100 there. You can't keep paying non-refundable fees at properties that auto-decline your file. ### Move-In Pressure You've got 48 hours, a week, maybe two. You need an approval, not another rejection letter. ### Embarrassed to Explain You shouldn't have to relive a hard year over and over. You need someone who handles it without judgment. ## Your Apartment Locator for the 78704 Corridor Austin Second Chance Apartments serves the South Congress (78704) corridor with 20 years of Austin real estate experience. This premium neighborhood carries limited but well-maintained rental inventory, and locally managed options in Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek screen at 580 to 620 credit with individual reviews where income documentation can offset a past rental issue. South Congress (78704) carries more name recognition than rental inventory. The apartment market here is smaller and more residential than the corridor's retail and restaurant fame suggests. Most housing is single-family, duplexes, and small multi-unit properties, with a handful of larger garden-style apartment communities scattered along the **Congress Ave** corridor between **Oltorf** and **Lady Bird Lake**. Screening at national chain communities runs 600-plus with standard SafeRent tenant screening checks. **St. Edward's University** draws a steady renter population from the area's southern end, adding student and young professional demand to the mix. Renters searching for an apartment locator near South Congress can reach our team 7 days a week at (512) 320-4599. The second-chance path runs through locally managed options in **Travis Heights** and **Bouldin Creek**. These sub-neighborhoods have smaller apartment complexes, Class B communities with individual management that can review applications case-by-case when income is strong. Credit floors here tend to run 580 to 620 rather than the 620-plus thresholds common at national chain properties. With one-bedrooms starting at $1,600 (2026 pricing), documented income matters more than credit score alone: current employment history often carries more weight with local managers than a credit number. Renters who fall below the credit floor may also qualify through third-party guarantor programs like Liberty Rent or The Guarantors, which the Austin Second Chance Apartments team coordinates directly. Congress Ave runs directly north to **Downtown Austin** in under 10 minutes. **MoPac** serves the western edge and **I-35** is accessible to the east, with **US-290** connecting south toward **Buda** and **Kyle**. **Capital Metro Route 10** runs the South Congress corridor for transit access, and the **MetroRapid 803L** serves the parallel Lamar corridor one mile west. The renter base here includes young professionals, restaurant and retail workers from the SoCo shops near the **Congress Avenue Bridge**, creative professionals in the **Galindo** and **Dawson** neighborhoods, and couples who want walkable access without high-rise downtown prices. Inventory is limited, but the options that exist are well-maintained communities where strong income documentation opens doors. If a past denial is holding you back, our second chance apartment locating [/second-chance-apartment-locating/ →](/second-chance-apartment-locating/) service matches renters in South Congress with bad credit, broken leases, or evictions only to properties that approve those situations — at no cost to you. Last updated: June 20, 2026 ![Locally managed apartment complex exterior in Travis Heights near South Congress Austin](/images/locations/south-congress-travis-heights-locally-managed-apartment-complex-exterior.webp)![Class B apartment community in Bouldin Creek south Austin 78704](/images/locations/south-congress-bouldin-creek-class-b-apartment-community-south-austin.webp) ### South Congress Coverage From Our East Austin Base Our office sits in 78723 in East Austin, about 15 minutes from the South Congress core via Airport Blvd and South 1st. From there, we run same-day tours throughout the 78704 corridor 7 days a week, covering Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, and the Congress Ave apartment communities. Most renters meet us virtually first, then tour on a self-guided pass we coordinate with the property or in person when timing is tight. ### Which South Congress Buildings Approve Tough Rental Histories Most of the South Congress corridor is single-family or small multi-unit, which means the apartment pool here is genuinely limited compared to East Riverside or East Austin. The second-chance opportunities are concentrated in the locally managed Class B communities in Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek. These property managers review applications individually rather than through automated screening platforms. When income is documented at 3x the monthly rent and you can provide a clear explanation of past history, several of these communities will review a broken lease, low credit, or limited rental history rather than auto-declining. Our licensed locators pre-screen every file before sending it. What You Get in South Congress ## What Our Free Locating Service Covers ### Local Property Knowledge We know which South Congress properties review case-by-case and which auto-decline. That's the entire game. ### Same-Day Tours Same-day tours, 24-48 hour approvals We move at your speed when timing demands it. ### Second-Chance Specialty Bad credit, broken leases, evictions, or background flags. We match you only to properties that approve your situation. Our Process ## How It Works in 4 Simple Steps Four steps. Most renters move in within a week. 01 ### Tell Us Your Situation Send your details: credit, lease history, evictions, budget. Plain and direct, no judgment. 02 ### We Pre-Screen Properties We only send you to properties that actually approve your situation — no wasted application fees. 03 ### Tour & Apply Same-day tours when timing demands. We help with paperwork, explanation letters, and deposits. 04 ### Approved & Moved In 24–48 hour approval turnarounds on most files. We're there from first call to signed lease. ## Stop Paying Fees at Properties That Auto-Decline Tell us your situation and we'll only send you where you'll actually be approved — at zero cost. Start Your Free Search [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (512) 320-4599 [tel:+15123204599 →](tel:+15123204599) Same-day tours • 7 days a week • 100% free for renters Real Stories ## Approvals That Felt Impossible Renters with tough histories, helped by Ross and Marlene. "I had a broken lease and two denials before I called Ross. He only sent me to places that would actually work with my history, I was approved in two days and didn't waste a single application fee." Destiny R. Austin, TX "An eviction from years ago was haunting every application. Ross knew exactly which Austin properties review case-by-case and walked me through a landlord letter. Approved." Janelle P. Pflugerville, TX "Judgment-free is the right way to describe it. I was embarrassed about my credit and they just got to work finding me a great place near my job. Highly recommend." Sofia M. Kyle, TX FAQ ## Questions About Renting Near South Congress Common questions about renting in South Congress. ### Are there second-chance apartments in South Congress or only in the suburbs? + Yes, but the inventory is smaller than other Austin corridors. Locally managed communities in Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek run individual application reviews where strong income can offset a low credit score or a past lease issue. National chain properties along the corridor screen at 600-plus with automated systems, so the key is knowing which buildings still do case-by-case review. ### What credit score do South Congress apartments typically require? + National chain communities in the 78704 area generally require 580 to 620 minimum credit. Locally managed complexes in Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek sometimes run individual reviews where income documentation takes priority over a credit score alone. We tell you exactly what each building requires before you apply, so you do not waste non-refundable application fees. ### What income do I need to rent in South Congress? + One-bedrooms in the South Congress area start at $1,600 and above, which means the standard 3x income requirement translates to $4,800 or more in documented monthly income. Locally managed properties in this corridor sometimes apply a 2.5x threshold when rental history is otherwise strong. We verify the benchmark against your file before booking a tour. ### How fast can I get approved near South Congress? + Same day in most cases, 7 days a week. We hold direct contacts with leasing offices throughout the Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek corridors and can usually book a tour within hours, with an approval decision within 24 to 48 hours. ### How is the commute from South Congress to downtown Austin? + Congress Ave runs directly to downtown Austin in roughly 10 minutes without highway access needed. MoPac is available to the west and I-35 to the east for broader metro commutes. CapMetro Route 10 provides transit service along the South Congress corridor for renters who prefer not to drive. ### Which sub-neighborhoods in South Congress are best for second-chance renters? + Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek are the strongest second-chance options within the 78704 corridor. Both have locally managed apartment communities that review applications individually, and several of those properties have approved renters with credit in the 580 to 620 range when income and employment documentation is current and strong. ### Is apartment locating in the 78704 area free? + Yes. Our service is 100% free to renters. We are paid a referral commission from the property's marketing budget. You pay only the standard application and administrative fees charged directly by the property, typically $50 to $75 per application. This applies to both standard and second-chance apartment searches. ## Nearby Areas We Also Cover If South Congress isn't the right fit, here are the next areas we search. ### Austin Travis County [Austin →](/service-areas/austin/) ### Downtown Austin [Downtown Austin →](/service-areas/downtown-austin/) ### Riverside Travis County [Riverside →](/service-areas/riverside/) ## South Congress Service Area Map ## Start Your Free Apartment Search Today Tell us about your situation and we'll match you only with properties that approve renters like you, free of charge. Start Your Free Search [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (512) 320-4599 [tel:+15123204599 →](tel:+15123204599) Same-day tours • 7 days a week • 100% free for renters