Explore the SoCo Austin Neighborhood

South Austin Attractions for All

Prospect, our South Congress Austin apartments, put you in an ideal position to explore the Southside’s varied food, culture, and entertainment options. The surrounding St. Elmo district is an emerging Austin hotspot, with an existing mix of breweries and casual restaurants that is growing to include a wide range of bars, eateries, and specialty food markets.

You'll be just blocks away from Austin's historic South Congress neighborhood, affectionately known as "SoCo". Known for its eclectic mix of vintage shops, art galleries, boutique stores, and vibrant street murals, South Congress offers a unique blend of Austin’s creative spirit and urban energy.

Sample popular local treats like Jo’s Coffee (home of the “I Love You So Much” mural), Amy’s Ice Cream, and a variety of food trucks and laid-back neighborhood restaurants with patio dining. In SoCo, you'll find live music venues like The Continental Club and C-Boys Heart & Soul, plus local shops like Allens Boots and South Congress Books. SoCo is also rich in cultural and artistic highlights, including colorful murals like “Greetings from Austin” and “You’re the Yee to My Haw".

• Apartments near South Congress Austin are surrounded by the restaurants, bars, boutiques, specialty food markets, and other creative-focused businesses of St. Elmo Yard and St. Elmo Public Market.
• Minutes from dozens of dining and shopping opportunities on historic South Congress.
• Offering highway-free access to downtown, Zilker Park, South First, and South Lamar.
• Adjacent to a MetroRapid transit stop, with direct service to downtown.
• Just 10 minutes from Austin Bergstrom International Airport via Highway 71.