Average Rent in 78730, Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical 78730, Austin, TX Rents

78730 rentals average $1,250 for a 1-bedroom rental to $7,747 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $22 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $66 (-5.05%) year-over-year from $1,303 to $1,238. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-9.80%) year-over-year from $1,871 to $1,688. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $262 (-8.02%) year-over-year from $3,262 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $528 (-7.02%) year-over-year from $7,523 to $6,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.50% this month.
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Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $22.10 $1,238 $1,303 (-5.05%) $1,220 (1.43%)
2 BR $20.21 $1,688 $1,871 (-9.80%) $1,694 (-0.37%)
3 BR $18.89 $3,000 $3,262 (-8.02%) $2,431 (23.43%)
4+ BR $23.10 $6,995 $7,523 (-7.02%) $5,817 (20.26%)

Historical Rents in 78730, Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near 78730

There are a total of 21 cities nearby 78730. The average rent in 78730 is currently $1,905 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Killeen, TX, with an average rent of $1,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 78730, Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare 78730, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.80% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 78730, Austin, TX are about 13.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 40.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near 78730, Austin, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Wells Branch, TX $1,773 $979 $1,425 $1,500
Jollyville, TX N/A $1,195 $1,425 $1,713
Austin, TX $1,534 $1,408 $1,750 $1,935
Round Rock, TX $1,186 $1,414 $1,445 $1,995
Lago Vista, TX N/A $1,498 $1,323 $1,997
Pflugerville, TX N/A $1,405 $1,612 $2,100
Cedar Park, TX N/A $1,131 $1,355 $2,150
Leander, TX N/A $1,124 $1,699 $2,200
Brushy Creek, TX N/A $1,514 $1,463 $2,288
Lakeway, TX N/A $981 $2,048 $2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 78730

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near 78730. Some of these neighborhoods include Hyde Park, Parker Lane, and St. Johns. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 total neighborhoods in or near 78730, Austin, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 78730, Austin, TX is currently around $1,792 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,792. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 78730's average rent, which is only $1,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 78730, Hyde Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,455 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 78730. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $912 $998 $1,500 $1,200
Parker Lane, Austin, TX $865 $1,065 $1,445 $1,265
St. Johns, Austin, TX $819 $950 $1,250 $1,395
North University, Austin, TX $825 $999 $1,675 $1,450
Highland, Austin, TX $1,213 $1,330 $1,715 $1,493
West University, Austin, TX $1,200 $980 $1,693 $1,495
North Austin, Austin, TX $985 $899 $1,300 $1,500
Garrison Park, Austin, TX $920 $899 $1,424 $1,575
Windsor Park, Austin, TX $914 $1,097 $1,349 $1,595
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX $1,210 $1,294 $1,629 $1,639
Riverside, Austin, TX $1,226 $1,520 $1,861 $1,678
Crestview, Austin, TX $1,260 $1,600 $1,875 $1,714
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,372 $1,200 $1,845 $1,740
Brentwood, Austin, TX $1,271 $1,096 $1,850 $1,750
North Burnet, Austin, TX $1,408 $1,516 $2,280 $1,834
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX N/A $1,314 $1,695 $1,893
South River City, Austin, TX $1,553 $1,438 $2,050 $1,902
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX $1,840 $1,564 $2,095 $1,949
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,149 $1,700 $2,000 $1,969
North Loop, Austin, TX $1,074 $1,258 $2,062 $1,975
Montropolis, Austin, TX N/A $1,850 $1,950 $2,000
RMMA, Austin, TX $977 $1,724 $2,235 $2,050
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX $1,564 $1,850 $2,668 $2,075
Old West Austin, Austin, TX $1,681 $1,895 $2,865 $2,207
MLK-183, Austin, TX $1,396 $1,504 $2,400 $2,300
MLK, Austin, TX $1,965 $2,343 $2,500 $2,450
Govalle, Austin, TX $1,486 $1,724 $2,464 $2,464
Central East Austin, Austin, TX $1,425 $1,750 $2,895 $2,511
Zilker, Austin, TX $1,855 $2,565 $2,800 $2,707
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $2,067 $2,490 $3,785 $3,455

Top Counties Near 78730

There are a total of 20 counties located by 78730, Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Austin, TX, Kyle-Buda, TX, and Northwest Travis, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,948. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,235. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by 78730, Austin, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 78730, Austin, TX is 0.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78730, Austin, TX is 2.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Austin, TX $1,543 $1,421 $1,795 $1,945
Kyle-Buda, TX $1,830 $1,700 $1,846 $1,950
Northwest Travis, TX $1,353 $1,249 $1,544 $1,968
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $1,141 $1,361 $1,475 $2,050
Northeast Travis, TX $1,119 $1,769 $1,666 $2,080
Taylor, TX $1,863 $1,118 $1,550 $2,100
Florence, TX N/A $1,099 $1,632 $2,152
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX $1,514 $1,240 $1,650 $2,195
Southwest Travis, TX N/A $2,075 $1,895 $2,750
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX $1,495 $1,258 $1,800 $2,800

Top Zipcodes Near 78730

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near 78730, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 76549, Southwest Bell, TX at $1,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,275 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,049. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 78730, Austin, TX is $1,341 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,600 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 78730, Austin, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
78705, Austin, TX $1,050 $1,075 $1,695 $1,500
78704, Austin, TX $1,553 $1,897 $2,349 $2,300
78701, Austin, TX $2,067 $2,490 $3,785 $3,449
78758, Austin, TX $1,374 $1,363 $1,550 $1,610
78745, Austin, TX $1,197 $1,330 $1,595 $1,850
78741, Austin, TX $895 $1,353 $1,667 $1,603
78641, Leander, TX $1,650 $1,300 $1,599 $2,200
78660, Pflugerville, TX N/A $1,625 $1,673 $2,100
78759, Austin, TX $878 $1,120 $1,421 $1,462
78702, Austin, TX $1,551 $1,843 $2,626 $2,461

Frequently Asked Questions - 78730 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 78730, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 78730, Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 78730, Austin, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 78730, Austin, TX.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 78730, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $22.10. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78730.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 78730, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $20.21. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78730.
How have rent prices in 78730, Austin, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 78730, Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 78730, Austin, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 78730, Austin, TX is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.