Inside this guide
- The Prescott reviews: quick answers (Oct 14, 2026)
- The Prescott at a glance (checked Oct 3, 2026)
- How much does The Prescott cost? (checked Oct 3, 2026)
- What floor plans does The Prescott have?
- What fees does The Prescott charge besides rent? (from the Prescott website, Oct 3, 2026)
- What amenities does The Prescott list?
- What is the pet policy at The Prescott?
- What are the lease terms, utilities and parking at The Prescott?
- Where is The Prescott and what is nearby?
- What do reviewers say about The Prescott?
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Austin apartment? It’s free.
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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Checked Oct 3, 2026 against The Prescott’s website.
The Prescott is an apartment community at 8200 S Congress Ave in Far South Austin with studio to three-bedroom homes listed. On Oct 3, 2026, its floor plans page showed starting prices of $1,219 for a studio, $1,128 for a one-bedroom and $1,559 for a two-bedroom, and the site advertised up to 4 weeks free.
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The Prescott reviews: our verdict (checked Oct 14, 2026): A community at 8200 South Congress Avenue that publishes a full fee guide. On Oct 14, 2026 its website showed studios from $1,196, 1-bedrooms from $1,213 and 2-bedrooms from $1,633 (base rent). Required monthly fees listed: $30 sewer, $30 valet trash, $4 pest control and a $2 billing fee, plus water by usage.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Full fee guide published on its website. | Base rent excludes about $66 in required monthly fees plus water. |
| Low base rents: studio from $1,196. | $65 application fee per adult and $150 admin fee. |
| Garage ($150) and carport ($40) parking available. | No move-in special listed. |
Fees and current offers on The Prescott’s own website (checked Oct 14, 2026)
| Item | What its website shows |
|---|---|
| Studio (E1) | From $1,196 base |
| 1-bedroom (A2 HC) | From $1,213 base |
| 2-bedroom (B1) | From $1,633 base |
| Required monthly fees | Sewer $30, valet trash $30, pest $4, billing $2, plus water by usage |
| Move-in costs | Application $65 per adult, admin $150, deposit $300+ |
| Pets | $300 fee + $25 monthly per pet |
| Parking | Garage $150, carport $40 a month |
| Move-in special | None listed |
Fees and specials change; confirm with the leasing office. Anything not shown on the property’s site is marked “ask”; we don’t guess.
The Prescott reviews: quick answers (Oct 14, 2026)
Is The Prescott worth it?
On Oct 14, 2026 studios started at $1,196 and 1-bedrooms at $1,213 base rent. Add about $66 in required monthly fees plus water when you compare.
What fees does The Prescott charge?
Its fee guide lists $65 application per adult, $150 admin, a $300+ deposit, and monthly $30 sewer, $30 valet trash, $4 pest control and a $2 billing fee (checked Oct 14, 2026).
What are The Prescott’s pet fees?
$300 one-time pet fee and $25 monthly pet rent per pet (checked Oct 14, 2026).
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The Prescott at a glance (checked Oct 3, 2026)
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 8200 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745 | Property website |
| Neighborhood | South Congress corridor (Far South Austin) | Property website |
| Year built | Not listed on the property site or in our database | n/a |
| Units | Not listed | Property website |
| Floor plans | Studio to three-bedroom homes listed; available plans are studio, one- and two-bedroom | Property floor plans page |
| Rent from | Studio from $1,219; 1BR from $1,128; 2BR from $1,559 (starting prices) | Property floor plans page |
| Specials | Up to 4 weeks free; Look & Lease special with reduced app and admin fees (restrictions apply) | Property website |
| Pets | Dogs and cats, 2 max; $300 fee per pet, $25 rent per pet, no deposit; weight limit 85-90 lb (pages differ); breed restrictions | Property website |
| Lease terms | Terms not listed; price range varies by term | Property website |
| Parking | Surface parking free; garages $150/mo, carports $40/mo if available | Property website |
| Phone / hours | 512-714-2512; Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm | Property website |
How much does The Prescott cost? (checked Oct 3, 2026)
The Prescott’s floor plans page showed starting prices of $1,128 for the 701 sq ft A2 one-bedroom and $1,219 for the 539 sq ft E1 studio on Oct 3, 2026. Larger one-bedrooms ran from $1,293 for the 720 sq ft A1.1 to $1,684 for the 870 sq ft A4, and two-bedrooms started at $1,559 for the 1,080 sq ft B2, $1,752 for the 1,132 sq ft B1 and $2,141 for the 1,040 sq ft B3. The listed range for each plan widens with lease term, so ask which term a price assumes. See the Prescott floor plans page.
The site advertised up to 4 weeks free and a Look & Lease special with reduced application and admin fees and a $100 apply-today price, with restrictions on select plans and lease terms. Ask the office what applies to your move-in date.
What floor plans does The Prescott have?
| Plan | Beds / baths | Size (sq ft) | Starting price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | 1BR/1BA | 701 | $1,128 | Dec 21 |
| A2 HC | 1BR/1BA | 701 | $1,211 | Dec 1 |
| E1 | Studio/1BA | 539 | $1,219 | Oct 3 |
| A2.1 | 1BR/1BA | 701 | $1,237 | Nov 10 |
| A1.1 | 1BR/1BA | 720 | $1,293 | Oct 5 |
| A3 | 1BR/1BA | 762 | $1,393 | Oct 22 |
| A3.2 | 1BR/1BA | 762 | $1,482 | Dec 9 |
| A1 | 1BR/1BA | 720 | $1,503 | Oct 5 |
| B2 | 2BR/2BA | 1,080 | $1,559 | Dec 14 |
| A4 | 1BR/1BA | 870 | $1,684 | Oct 9 |
| B1 | 2BR/2BA | 1,132 | $1,752 | Oct 5 |
| B3 | 2BR/2BA | 1,040 | $2,141 | Oct 5 |
Source: the property’s floor plans page, Oct 3, 2026, listing 12 available plans. The page shows each plan’s starting price and a price range by lease term, and the starting price is the lowest figure shown. The home page mentions three-bedroom homes, but none were listed as available. Prices change daily.
What fees does The Prescott charge besides rent? (from the Prescott website, Oct 3, 2026)
| Fee | Amount | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Reduced under the Look & Lease special; standard amount not published | Ask the office |
| Administrative fee | Reduced under the Look & Lease special; standard amount not published | Ask the office |
| Security deposit | Not published on the pages I read | Ask the office |
| One-time pet fee | $300 per pet | Only with a pet |
| Pet deposit | None | Only with a pet |
| Pet rent | $25 per month per pet | Only with a pet |
| Pest control | Included in monthly rent | Included |
| Water and sewer | Billed by consumption and added to rent | Required |
| Valet trash | $30 per month | Required |
| Garage / carport | Garage $150 per month; carport $40 per month, if available | Optional |
| Surface parking | Free throughout the property | Included |
The site’s FAQ lists the utility, parking and pet charges above. It does not publish the standard application fee, admin fee or deposit on the pages I read, so I am not quoting them. The FAQ says the income requirement is 3 times the rental rate. Ask the leasing office for a written move-in total.
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What amenities does The Prescott list?
Community: a resort-style pool deck with cabanas, a summer kitchen with BBQ pavilions, a garden courtyard, a firepit area with lounge seating, a fitness center with The Mirror, a yoga and spin studio with on-demand classes, a club room with billiards, a resident social lounge, a tech center with a conference room and rentable offices, a fenced pet park, a pet spa, a package room, elevators and controlled access entry.
Apartment: chef-inspired kitchens with stainless steel appliances, private balconies with fenced yards available, double-sink vanities, granite counters, glass showers or soaking tubs, a front-load washer and dryer, and vinyl wood plank floors throughout.
Amenities are from the property’s website, Oct 3, 2026.
What is the pet policy at The Prescott?
The Prescott allows dogs and cats, up to two per apartment, with a $300 one-time fee and $25 monthly rent per pet and no pet deposit. The FAQ page sets a 90 lb limit per pet while the amenities page says 85 lb, so confirm the limit with the office. Restricted breeds include Rottweiler, Doberman, Chow Chow, Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Presa Canario, Great Dane, Akita, Wolf Hybrid, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terrier and German Shepherd, including mixes, and exotic pets and reptiles are not permitted. Registering a pet needs a photo and current vet records. The community has a fenced pet park and a pet spa.
What are the lease terms, utilities and parking at The Prescott?
The pages I read did not list lease terms, though each plan’s price range changes with term, so ask which terms are open. Pest control is included, water and sewer are billed by consumption, valet trash is $30 a month and other utilities are paid to the providers. Surface parking is free, with garages at $150 a month and carports at $40 a month if available.
Where is The Prescott and what is nearby?
The Prescott is at 8200 S Congress Ave, on the South Congress corridor in Far South Austin. The property describes its setting as South Congress living and gives no drive times or nearby places on the pages I read, so check a map for your own routes. For other Austin options, see our Water Marq review.
What do reviewers say about The Prescott?
Our property database shows a 3.5 out of 5 rating from 134 reviews (retrieval date not recorded and not rechecked). I have not summarized reviewer themes for this page, so read recent reviews on Google and other sites before touring.
Frequently asked questions
How much is rent at The Prescott?
On Oct 3, 2026, starting prices were $1,219 for a studio, $1,128 for a one-bedroom and $1,559 for a two-bedroom, with ranges that widen by lease term.
What fees does The Prescott charge beyond rent?
Pets cost $300 per pet plus $25 monthly rent and no deposit, valet trash is $30 a month and water and sewer are billed by use. Application, admin and deposit amounts were not published, so ask for a written move-in total.
Does The Prescott have specials?
The site advertised up to 4 weeks free and a Look & Lease special with reduced application and admin fees. Select plans, terms and restrictions apply.
Is The Prescott pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs and cats, two per apartment, with a $300 fee and $25 rent per pet, no deposit, a weight limit of 85 to 90 lb depending on the page, and breed restrictions.
What lease terms does The Prescott offer?
Lease terms were not listed, but each plan’s price range varies by term. Ask which are open.
Where do I tour The Prescott?
It is at 8200 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745, phone 512-714-2512. Office hours listed on the site are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
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