Average Rent in Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical Austin, TX Rents

Austin rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $3,195 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $631 (-38.44%) year-over-year from $1,641 to $1,010. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $604 (-33.50%) year-over-year from $1,803 to $1,199. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $503 (-22.84%) year-over-year from $2,203 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-8.86%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (6.46%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $3,300. 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 30.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.09	$1,010	$1,641 (-38.44%)	$1,632 (-38.11%)
1 BR	$25.79	$1,199	$1,803 (-33.50%)	$1,796 (-33.24%)
2 BR	$21.83	$1,700	$2,203 (-22.84%)	$2,336 (-27.22%)
3 BR	$19.75	$2,400	$2,633 (-8.86%)	$2,654 (-9.57%)
4+ BR	$17.70	$3,300	$3,100 (6.46%)	$2,957 (11.61%)

Historical Rents in Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near Austin

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Austin. The average rent in Austin is currently $1,986 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Marcos, TX, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,969 per month.

Let's compare Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Austin, TX is 72.30% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.66% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Austin, TX are about 23.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.04% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Austin, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$988	$1,395	$1,800
Lago Vista, TX	N/A	$1,338	$1,313	$1,900
Manor, TX	$914	$1,200	$1,354	$1,973
Round Rock, TX	$1,957	$1,661	$1,500	$2,000
Hutto, TX	$1,086	$1,063	$1,556	$2,000
Pflugerville, TX	$1,265	$1,652	$1,981	$2,111
Leander, TX	$1,305	$1,289	$1,788	$2,141
Cedar Park, TX	$1,534	$1,625	$1,549	$2,250
Brushy Creek, TX	N/A	$1,354	$1,899	$2,450
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,950	$2,969

Top Neighborhoods Near Austin

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near Austin. Some of these neighborhoods include Parker Lane, St. Johns, and North University. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX is currently around $2,062 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,062. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Austin's average rent, which is actually $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Austin, Parker Lane has the most affordable average rent at $1,149 per month. Whereas, at $3,580 average rent per month, Bouldin Creek is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Austin. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$1,025	$1,325	$1,149
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$999	$1,155	$1,500	$1,229
North University, Austin, TX	$950	$1,150	$1,650	$1,250
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$899	$1,138	$1,725	$1,350
West University, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,200	$1,750	$1,450
North Austin, Austin, TX	$1,500	$823	$1,300	$1,500
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,376	$1,390	$2,200	$1,644
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,310	$1,350	$1,663	$1,650
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,700	$1,195	$1,895	$1,700
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX	$1,495	$1,653	$2,087	$1,708
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,600	$1,250	$1,505	$1,890
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX	$1,365	$1,757	$2,418	$1,953
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,677	$1,596	$1,941	$1,975
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,429	$1,250	$1,700	$2,025
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,638	$1,942	$2,503	$2,099
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,847	$1,992	$2,764	$2,114
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,045	$1,759	$2,200	$2,123
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,300	$1,304	$1,940	$2,200
MLK-183, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,641	$2,254	$2,300
Rosewood, Austin, TX	$1,582	$1,985	$2,500	$2,326
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,434	$1,828	$2,354	$2,345
Rosedale, Austin, TX	$1,816	$2,200	$2,300	$2,450
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,754	$2,040	$2,995	$2,560
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,570	$1,914	$2,574	$2,574
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,585	$2,200	$2,867	$2,600
RMMA, Austin, TX	$1,922	$2,047	$2,786	$2,650
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,950	$2,757	$3,840	$3,271
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$2,285	$2,766	$4,405	$3,580

Top Counties Near Austin

There are a total of 14 counties located by Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Kyle-Buda, TX, Austin, TX, and Northeast Travis, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lockhart, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Austin, TX is 68.18% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Austin, TX is 7.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Austin, TX is 9.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,050	$1,293	$1,874	$2,000
Austin, TX	$1,650	$1,543	$2,060	$2,100
Northeast Travis, TX	$1,230	$1,499	$1,870	$2,100
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	N/A	$1,459	$1,688	$2,100
Taylor, TX	$1,086	$1,125	$1,645	$2,100
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX	$1,629	$1,372	$1,598	$2,137
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX	$1,501	$1,469	$1,769	$2,195
Northwest Travis, TX	N/A	$1,151	$1,495	$2,400
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,547	$2,200	$2,895
Southwest Travis, TX	$1,600	$1,500	$1,860	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Austin

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. A total of 21 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78752, Austin, TX at $1,275 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,050 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,200. That's at least $25 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Austin, TX is $1,373 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,737 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$1,150	$1,195	$1,750	$1,450
78701, Austin, TX	$1,950	$2,740	$3,889	$3,271
78702, Austin, TX	$1,600	$1,900	$2,547	$2,347
78704, Austin, TX	$1,744	$1,695	$2,698	$2,655
78703, Austin, TX	$1,824	$2,001	$2,836	$2,704
78723, Austin, TX	$1,786	$1,836	$2,182	$2,105
78751, Austin, TX	$925	$1,150	$1,845	$1,700
78745, Austin, TX	$650	$1,150	$1,595	$1,800
78752, Austin, TX	$999	$1,155	$1,500	$1,275
78741, Austin, TX	$741	$1,200	$1,925	$1,770

Frequently Asked Questions - Austin Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Austin, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $29.09. There are a total of 486 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Austin.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,530 and an average price per square feet of $25.79. There are a total of 1,645 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Austin.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $21.83. There are a total of 2,037 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Austin.

How have rent prices in Austin, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.38%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Austin, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Austin, TX is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.