Average Rent in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX

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Current Versus Historical 78746, West Lake Hills, TX Rents

78746 rentals average $1,225 for a studio rental to $7,695 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,950, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,475 (-54.64%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $1,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $484 (-25.38%) year-over-year from $1,908 to $1,424. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15 (0.81%) year-over-year from $1,880 to $1,895. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,265 (100.91%) year-over-year from $3,235 to $6,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $908 (-10.19%) year-over-year from $8,908 to $8,000. 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. Studio rents have gone down by 31.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$31.21	$1,225	$2,700 (-54.64%)	$1,292 (-5.26%)
1 BR	$24.90	$1,424	$1,908 (-25.38%)	$1,556 (-8.48%)
2 BR	$21.95	$1,895	$1,880 (0.81%)	$1,887 (0.43%)
3 BR	$29.53	$6,500	$3,235 (100.91%)	$4,536 (43.30%)
4+ BR	$32.46	$8,000	$8,908 (-10.19%)	$6,950 (15.11%)

Historical Rents in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX

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Top Cities Near 78746

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 78746. The average rent in 78746 is currently $1,870 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Austin, TX, with an average rent of $1,870, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 78746, West Lake Hills, TX is Austin, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,870 per month.

Let's compare 78746, West Lake Hills, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX is 4.12% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.83% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX are about 7.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 55.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 78746, West Lake Hills, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Austin, TX	$1,275	$1,450	$1,750	$1,870

Top Neighborhoods Near 78746

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near 78746. Some of these neighborhoods include West University, East Oak Hill, and South Lamar. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near 78746, West Lake Hills, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near 78746, West Lake Hills, TX is currently around $1,969 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 78746's average rent, which is actually $3,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 78746, West University has the most affordable average rent at $1,269 per month. Whereas, at $2,751 average rent per month, Zilker is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 78746. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West University, Austin, TX	$1,145	$1,000	$1,573	$1,269
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,210	$1,438	$1,645	$1,650
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,177	$1,650	$1,925	$1,800
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,371	$1,773	$1,895
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,650	$1,946	$2,537	$2,044
West Austin, Austin, TX	$3,100	$1,717	$2,400	$2,550
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$1,338	$2,215	$2,986	$2,650
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,658	$2,530	$2,818	$2,751

Top Counties Near 78746

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Top Zipcodes Near 78746

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near 78746, West Lake Hills, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,250. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78731, Austin, TX at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 78701, Austin, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,352. That's at least $32 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 78746, West Lake Hills, TX is $1,848 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,302 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78704, Austin, TX	$1,352	$1,848	$2,302	$2,250
78701, Austin, TX	$2,067	$2,744	$3,850	$3,200
78703, Austin, TX	$1,666	$1,923	$2,473	$2,313
78731, Austin, TX	$1,137	$1,113	$1,700	$1,700
78735, Barton Creek, TX	$1,240	$1,558	$1,825	$1,812

Frequently Asked Questions - 78746 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 78746, West Lake Hills, TX apartments for rent is approximately $3,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 78746, West Lake Hills, 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 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,225 and an average price per square feet of $31.21. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 78746.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,424 and an average price per square feet of $24.90. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78746.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,885 and an average price per square feet of $21.95. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78746.

How have rent prices in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.55%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 78746, West Lake Hills, TX is around $3,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.