# Congress Avenue High Rise Apartments | Republic Square > Downtown URL: https://austinhighriseapartments.com/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ ![Congress Avenue & Republic Square, Austin: residential high rise towers](/images/misc/congress-avenue-austin-looking-north-to-the-texas-.webp) 4 high rise towers · Walk Score 98 # Congress Avenue & Republic Square High Rise Apartments: Capitol Views, Downtown Spine Last updated: October 20, 2026 Congress Avenue & Republic Square is the most established high rise pocket in Austin. Four towers sit between the Texas State Capitol, Republic Square Park and the Warehouse District, with Google and Meta's downtown offices on the same blocks. Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) See the 4 towers [#buildings →](#buildings) Rents $2,161–$22,510 · Same-day tours when available 4 towers tracked here $0 Fee to Renters · TREC #562021 Same-day tours when available Before You Sign ## Congress Avenue High Rise Pitfalls, Fixed Early ### A Capitol view premium that a new tower could erase **The problem**Renters pay hundreds more a month for a Capitol-facing stack, then watch a crane go up in the sightline a year later. **Why it happens here**Height limits only apply inside the protected Capitol View Corridors set by the state in 1983. A view that runs outside a corridor has no protection, and downtown towers keep filling those gaps. **What we do**Our best-view apartments search checks where each stack points against the corridor map, so you only pay a view premium where the view is likely to last. ### Listings skip floor and exposure Portals show a starting rent, not the floor or which way the windows face. In a tower, those two details move the price by thousands a year. ### Specials change every few weeks Free-rent offers shift with lease-up pace. Sign a week late and the same unit can cost a month of rent more over the lease. ### Each tower screens differently Credit minimums run 580 to 700+ and income rules 2.5× to 3× rent. Applying blind wastes $50 to $100 per denial. Building Roster ## The 4 high rise towers on our roster here Year, verified story count, bedroom range, rent range and current concession for each tower. Concessions shift monthly, so we confirm before you tour. ![415 Colorado, 50-story residential tower at 415 Colorado St, Austin](/images/misc/415-colorado-new-50-story-luxury-apartment-tower-i.webp) Congress Avenue & Republic Square [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) ### 415 Colorado 415 Colorado St · RPM Living Floors: **50** Built: **2025** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,455–$22,510** Verified Lease Special 2 months free on qualifying leases The district's new 50-floor tower, still leasing up. Upper-floor units often aren't listed online, and the top of the range reaches $22,510. Check 415 Colorado availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Hanover Republic Square, 44-story residential tower at 303 W 5th St, Austin](/images/misc/hanover-republic-square-44-story-residential-tower.webp) Congress Avenue & Republic Square [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) ### Hanover Republic Square 303 W 5th St · Hanover Company Floors: **44** Built: **2022** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,161–$13,239** Verified Lease Special 2 months free on qualifying leases Overlooks Republic Square Park with skyline and Capitol-facing stacks. A strong pick for relocators walking to downtown offices. Check Hanover Republic Square availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Ashton Austin, 36-story residential tower at 101 Colorado St, Austin](/images/misc/ashton-austin-36-story-renovated-luxury-high-rise-.webp) Congress Avenue & Republic Square [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) ### Ashton Austin 101 Colorado St · Greystar Floors: **36** Built: **2009 / renov. 2023** Layouts: **1–3BR** Rent: **$2,979–$14,725** Largest layout: **3,218 sq ft** Verified Lease Special 2.5 months free on qualifying leases Renovated in 2023, near the river at the south end of downtown. Layouts reach 3,218 sq ft, and it currently runs one of the deepest concessions in the district. Check Ashton Austin availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Gables Republic Square, 24-story residential tower at 401 Guadalupe St, Austin](/images/misc/gables-republic-square-24-story-apartment-tower-on.webp) Congress Avenue & Republic Square [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) ### Gables Republic Square 401 Guadalupe St · Gables Residential Floors: **24** Built: **2019** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,364–$5,202** No advertised concession at last check. Ask us what's live. The most predictable pricing in the district, topping out at $5,202. No advertised concession at last check. Check Gables Republic Square availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) Searches That Fit This District ## Apartment Searches Built for the Downtown Spine ![Texas State Capitol dome framed by downtown towers from a high-floor apartment](/images/misc/texas-state-capitol-dome-framed-by-downtown-austin.webp) Best Views ### Best View Apartments: Skyline & Capitol Skyline and Capitol-facing stacks, floor premiums and view permanence. $2,161–$45,000/mo Explore [Best View Apartments: Skyline & Capitol →](/best-view-apartments/) ![Furnished corporate apartment in an Austin high rise with a laptop and suitcase by the windows](/images/misc/furnished-corporate-apartment-in-an-austin-high-ri.webp) Corporate Housing ### Furnished & Corporate Housing One contact for tech and corporate relocators who need a signed lease in 2–3 weeks. $1,369–$45,000/mo Explore [Furnished & Corporate Housing →](/furnished-corporate-housing/) ![Luxury high rise living room in downtown Austin with floor-to-ceiling glass and a Lady Bird Lake view](/images/misc/luxury-high-rise-living-room-in-downtown-austin-wi.webp) Luxury High Rise ### Luxury High Rise Apartments The full Class A+ list by district, with what we evaluate before recommending. $1,369–$45,000/mo Explore [Luxury High Rise Apartments →](/luxury-high-rise-apartments/) ![Austin penthouse great room with tall ceilings and a panoramic Lady Bird Lake view](/images/misc/austin-penthouse-great-room-with-12-foot-ceilings-.webp) Penthouse & Ultra-Luxury ### Penthouse & Ultra-Luxury Apartments ($10,000+) Top-floor and unlisted residences from $10,000 to $45,000 per month. $10,000–$45,000/mo Explore [Penthouse & Ultra-Luxury Apartments ($10,000+) →](/penthouse-apartments/) Five Steps, One Contact ## Five Steps to a Signed Lease You tell us what matters once. We do the building research, the calls to leasing offices and the follow-up. 1. Step 01 ### Share your preferences Move date, bedrooms, budget, district, plus the things portals ignore: view direction, quiet side, parking and pets. 2. Step 02 ### Get 3–5 matched buildings A short list with floor-level pricing, live concessions, net effective rent and the honest trade-off for each tower. 3. Step 03 ### Tour in person or by video We schedule same-day tours when available and video-tour the exact unit for out-of-state renters. 4. Step 04 ### Apply where you fit Screening happens after matching, not before. You apply only where your profile fits, so you stop losing $50–$100 fees. 5. Step 05 ### Move in Lease review, concession confirmed in writing, freight elevator booking and move-in coordination. **How we are compensated:** Our locating service is free to renters. When you lease at a participating community and list us as your locator, the community pays Spirit Real Estate Group a referral fee. Your rent and lease terms are the same as if you walked in yourself. How locators get paid [/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/ →](/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/) ## Want Capitol Views Without the Guesswork? $0 to you and no obligation to lease. Send your budget and move date, and get 3–5 matched towers with live concessions within 24 hours. Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) Call (512) 555-0190 [tel:+15125550190 →](tel:+15125550190) Why Renters Use Us Here ## Why Downtown Relocators Pick Us - We check which Capitol views are protected by a view corridor before you pay a premium - Commute mapping to Google, Meta and other downtown offices at your real drive or walk time - Pre-leasing access to upper floors at 415 Colorado - Live concession tracking across all four towers - Video tours and remote applications for relocators who can't visit first - $0 cost to you. The community pays the referral fee **Congress Avenue & Republic Square** is downtown's civic and commercial spine, running from the Texas State Capitol to the river. Evenings are quieter than the entertainment districts, and transit access is the strongest downtown. Capitol views carry a premium here. The state's **Capitol View Corridors**, first set in 1983, cap heights only inside each protected sightline, so a view outside a corridor can still be blocked by a future tower. We check that before you pay for it. The **CapMetro Rail Downtown station** at 4th and Neches is the south end of the Red Line, and **Republic Square Park** hosts the SFC Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. The district suits relocators who will walk to their offices. Thanks, we have your preferences. A locator will reply within 2 business hours with next steps and your first matches. Placement Stories ## Placement stories from renters like you Three common situations and how a building specialist changes the outcome. > “I had 10 days to sign before starting in Austin. They sent four buildings that fit my commute, steered me off a unit over a loading dock, and I signed at Paseo with 2.5 months free.” Marcus S. Tech relocator · Rainey Street Illustrative renter scenario > “After 24 years in Westlake we wanted space and a reserved spot. They found a 3-bedroom at Hanover Brazos with tandem parking that we never saw online.” Elena & David H. Downsizers · East Downtown Illustrative renter scenario > “They knew which building would accept my company's relocation guarantee before I applied. That saved me two application fees.” Jordan L. Corporate relocator · Seaholm Illustrative renter scenario Lifestyle ## What living near Congress Avenue is like Congress Avenue runs from the **Texas State Capitol** down to the **Congress Avenue Bridge**, where the bat colony flies out on summer evenings. The blocks west of it, around **Republic Square Park** and the **Warehouse District**, hold the four Austin high rise apartments [/ →](/) we cover here. This is the working heart of downtown. Weekday mornings are busy with office traffic, and evenings are calmer than the entertainment districts. Republic Square hosts a weekend farmers market, and Congress Avenue has restaurants, coffee and retail within a few minutes on foot. **Walk Score 98**, the highest of any district we cover. The district suits corporate relocators [/furnished-corporate-housing/ →](/furnished-corporate-housing/) who will walk to work. Google and Meta both have large downtown offices here, and the MetroRail Downtown Station is close for commuters heading north. Renters who want nightlife can reach 6th Street and Rainey in 10 to 15 minutes on foot without living on top of it. Congress AvenueRepublic SquareWarehouse District2nd Street (east end)West 5th StreetColorado Street **ZIP codes we cover:** 78701 ![Street life in Congress Avenue & Republic Square, Austin](/images/misc/republic-square-park-in-downtown-austin-with-live-.webp) Noise profile City business pulse by day. A quieter evening than Rainey or Red River. Views Capitol, skyline and river views, some protected by Capitol View Corridors. Transit Strongest transit access downtown, near the MetroRail Downtown Station. Employers Walkable to Google and Meta's downtown offices. Landmarks nearby Texas State CapitolRepublic Square ParkCongress Avenue BridgeCongress Avenue retail Roads & transit MoPac (Loop 1)I-35CapMetro Rail Downtown station MoPac is reached west via Cesar Chavez or 5th and 6th Streets, and I-35 is a few blocks east. The CapMetro Rail Downtown station is the south end of the Red Line. Local Expertise ## Our Working File on the Congress Avenue Towers Local Logistics ### Getting around from Congress Avenue **On foot:** Most downtown offices are within a 10 minute walk. The Capitol grounds are at the north end of Congress, and Lady Bird Lake is at the south end. **Transit:** The **MetroRail Downtown Station** and the densest bus network in the city sit nearby. This is the easiest district to live in without a daily car commute. **Driving:** **MoPac** is reached via Cesar Chavez Street or 5th and 6th Streets heading west. **I-35** is a few blocks east. Drive times vary a lot with downtown traffic, so we map your commute at the hour you'll actually drive it. **Parking:** Reserved garage spaces are typical across the four towers. Ask about second spaces and guest passes when you tour. Building Familiarity ### How the four Congress Avenue towers differ **415 Colorado (2025, 50 floors)** is the new tower in the district and still in lease-up, which means wider concessions and upper floors that aren't always listed. **Hanover Republic Square (2022, 44 floors)** faces Republic Square Park and is one of our go-to towers for Capitol and skyline views [/best-view-apartments/ →](/best-view-apartments/) . **Ashton Austin (2009, renovated 2023, 36 floors)** sits at 101 Colorado St near the river. It has the district's largest layouts [/large-floorplan-apartments/ →](/large-floorplan-apartments/) , up to 3,218 sq ft, and currently offers 2.5 months free. **Gables Republic Square (2019, 24 floors)** has the lowest rent ceiling in the district at $5,202, which makes it a good value pick for one and two bedroom renters. Management is split between **RPM Living** (415 Colorado), **Hanover Company**, **Greystar** (Ashton) and **Gables Residential**. Each runs maintenance, renewals and fee policies differently, and we tell you what to expect before you apply. Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.2678,-97.7468 →](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.2678,-97.7468) Local Answers ## Congress Avenue Apartment FAQs Which towers near the Capitol have Capitol-facing stacks? + Hanover Republic Square and 415 Colorado have Capitol and skyline-facing stacks on upper floors. We check those sightlines against the protected view corridors before you pay a view premium. Are Capitol views protected from new towers? + Only partly. The Texas Legislature created the Capitol View Corridors in 1983, and the city and state now protect about 35 of them. Height limits apply inside each corridor, so a tower can still rise right next to one. What is the lowest starting rent near Republic Square? + Hanover Republic Square starts at $2,161 and Gables Republic Square at $2,364. With 2 months free at Hanover, the net effective rent drops further. Is Congress Avenue quieter than Rainey Street? + Yes in the evenings. Weekdays are busy with office traffic, but there's no bar strip below the towers like the one on Rainey. Can I walk to Google or Meta from these towers? + Yes. Both have large downtown offices within a short walk of the four towers in this district. Which tower here has the largest units? + Ashton Austin, with layouts up to 3,218 sq ft. It was renovated in 2023 and currently offers 2.5 months free. Is 415 Colorado still in lease-up? + 415 Colorado delivered in 2025 and is still leasing up, offering 2 months free. Upper-floor units are often released privately, so ask us for current availability. How good is rail access for a commute north? + The CapMetro Rail Downtown station at 4th and Neches is the south end of the Red Line, which runs 32 miles north to Leander. Walk Score here is 98, the highest of the districts we cover. Do bat-watching crowds affect the towers near the river? + On summer evenings, yes. An estimated 1.5 million bats roost under the Congress Avenue Bridge from about March to November, and crowds gather at sunset. Ashton Austin at 101 Colorado St is the closest tower, so evening foot traffic is heaviest there. Who manages the four towers? + RPM Living runs 415 Colorado, Hanover Company runs Hanover Republic Square, Greystar runs Ashton Austin, and Gables Residential runs Gables Republic Square. How quickly can I see units at all four towers? + Same day when units are available. All four sit within a few blocks of the park, so one afternoon usually covers them. Adjacent Districts ## Compare nearby districts ![](/images/misc/seaholm-power-plant-redevelopment-and-west-downtow.webp) [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ### West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) Walk Score 94 A calmer residential pocket by the 2nd Street District, Shoal Creek and the lake. **Noise profile:** Calmer residential pace and lower weekend street congestion.**Views:** West-facing sunset and Hill Country views from upper floors.**Commute:** Quickest downtown access to MoPac and South Austin. **Towers:** 5 · from $1,824/mo Explore Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ![](/images/misc/rainey-street-high-rise-towers-rising-above-lady-b.webp) [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) Walk Score 92 Austin's highest-demand residential corridor, on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake. **Noise profile:** Lively at street level on weekends. Lake-facing upper floors are the quiet side.**Parking:** Reserved garage spaces commonly run $175–$250/mo. Guest parking is limited.**Transit:** Direct access to Cesar Chavez Street and the I-35 corridor. **Towers:** 6 · from $1,369/mo Explore Rainey Street [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ![](/images/misc/east-downtown-austin-brazos-street-corridor-with-t.webp) [/districts/east-downtown-brazos/ →](/districts/east-downtown-brazos/) ### East Downtown & Brazos [/districts/east-downtown-brazos/ →](/districts/east-downtown-brazos/) Walk Score 95 Brazos Street, Red River music venues and the East 11th arts corridor. **Noise profile:** An active cultural district with lively evenings near Red River.**Layouts:** The only 5BR units we cover and the largest layout, 4,064 sq ft.**Transit:** Fastest outbound route to AUS airport via Hwy 71. **Towers:** 5 · from $1,804/mo Explore East Downtown [/districts/east-downtown-brazos/ →](/districts/east-downtown-brazos/) All five districts [/districts/ →](/districts/) ![](/images/misc/night-view-of-the-downtown-austin-skyline-reflecte.webp) ## Book a Congress Avenue Tower Tour Tell us your budget, bedrooms and move date. We'll send 3–5 matches with live concessions within 24 hours. Get My High Rise Matches [/contact/ →](/contact/) Text (512) 555-0190 [sms:+15125550190 →](sms:+15125550190) Prefer to talk now? Direct line: (512) 555-0190 [tel:+15125550190 →](tel:+15125550190) · Response within 2 business hours · $0 to renters