Average Rent in Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical Austin, TX Rents

Austin rentals average $1,446 for a studio rental to $3,095 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $22 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $263 (-16.06%) year-over-year from $1,638 to $1,375. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $282 (-16.41%) year-over-year from $1,718 to $1,436. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $302 (-13.88%) year-over-year from $2,177 to $1,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.61%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $130 (4.37%) year-over-year from $2,966 to $3,095. 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 8.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.16% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.51% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $30.42 $1,375 $1,638 (-16.06%) $1,500 (-8.35%)
1 BR $26.31 $1,436 $1,718 (-16.41%) $1,646 (-12.74%)
2 BR $21.70 $1,875 $2,177 (-13.88%) $2,075 (-9.68%)
3 BR $19.87 $2,500 $2,567 (-2.61%) $2,491 (0.35%)
4+ BR $17.29 $3,095 $2,966 (4.37%) $2,740 (12.97%)

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 $1,997 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lockhart, TX, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,300 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 30.79% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Austin, TX are about 14.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.10% 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 N/A $1,450 $1,995
Manor, TX N/A $1,449 $1,723 $1,995
Lago Vista, TX N/A $1,350 $1,395 $2,000
Round Rock, TX $1,550 $1,651 $1,550 $2,075
Hutto, TX $1,103 $1,230 $1,599 $2,100
Pflugerville, TX N/A $1,191 $1,650 $2,150
Leander, TX $1,089 $1,380 $1,720 $2,200
Cedar Park, TX $2,075 $1,353 $1,533 $2,250
Brushy Creek, TX N/A $1,319 $1,875 $2,395
Lakeway, TX N/A N/A $1,895 $3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Austin

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near Austin. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Johns, North University, and Parker Lane. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX is currently around $1,973 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,973. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Austin's average rent, which is actually $2,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Austin, St. Johns has the most affordable average rent at $1,230 per month. Whereas, at $3,149 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Austin. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
St. Johns, Austin, TX $1,000 $1,149 $1,500 $1,230
North University, Austin, TX $1,000 $1,100 $1,650 $1,250
Parker Lane, Austin, TX $701 $975 $1,570 $1,250
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $925 $1,125 $1,450 $1,400
North Austin, Austin, TX $985 $937 $1,350 $1,495
West University, Austin, TX $973 $1,100 $1,750 $1,500
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,450 $1,195 $1,695 $1,549
Brentwood, Austin, TX $1,414 $1,558 $2,095 $1,600
Riverside, Austin, TX $1,252 $1,545 $1,845 $1,634
Highland, Austin, TX $1,764 $1,397 $1,776 $1,715
North Burnet, Austin, TX $1,450 $1,774 $2,529 $1,803
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX $1,514 $1,404 $1,978 $1,829
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX $1,460 $1,356 $2,100 $1,836
Windsor Park, Austin, TX $1,603 $1,616 $1,625 $1,937
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,510 $1,751 $1,995 $1,969
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX $1,250 $1,303 $1,645 $1,974
North Loop, Austin, TX $1,050 $1,372 $1,898 $2,000
Old West Austin, Austin, TX $1,824 $1,978 $2,802 $2,086
Montropolis, Austin, TX $1,300 $1,370 $2,010 $2,150
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX $1,661 $1,989 $2,671 $2,269
South River City, Austin, TX $1,780 $1,550 $2,573 $2,306
Zilker, Austin, TX $1,740 $2,010 $2,843 $2,338
MLK, Austin, TX N/A $1,721 $2,531 $2,375
MLK-183, Austin, TX N/A $1,493 $1,998 $2,398
Rosewood, Austin, TX $1,527 $1,901 $2,750 $2,417
Govalle, Austin, TX $1,601 $1,845 $2,625 $2,456
Central East Austin, Austin, TX N/A $2,120 $2,861 $2,500
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX $2,376 $2,033 $3,132 $3,000
RMMA, Austin, TX $1,983 $2,102 $3,100 $3,036
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $1,908 $2,610 $3,879 $3,149

Top Counties Near Austin

There are a total of 16 counties located by Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Austin, TX, Kyle-Buda, TX, and Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,075. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lockhart, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,625. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Austin, TX is 15.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Austin, TX is 9.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Austin, TX is 10.04% 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 $1,446 $1,457 $1,900 $1,995
Kyle-Buda, TX $1,198 $1,299 $1,700 $2,000
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX N/A $1,463 $1,679 $2,000
Northeast Travis, TX N/A $1,357 $1,801 $2,150
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $1,275 $1,319 $1,550 $2,150
Taylor, TX $1,802 $1,303 $1,553 $2,150
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX $1,650 $1,428 $1,701 $2,200
Northwest Travis, TX $1,603 $1,200 $1,586 $2,400
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX $1,250 $1,400 $2,450 $2,900
Southwest Travis, TX $1,249 $1,432 $1,793 $3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Austin

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,005. 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 $1,395 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,294. That's at least $28 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Austin, TX is $1,327 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,705 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 $1,000 $1,125 $1,700 $1,400
78701, Austin, TX $1,908 $2,610 $3,879 $3,130
78704, Austin, TX $1,690 $1,650 $2,452 $2,300
78702, Austin, TX $1,601 $1,843 $2,665 $2,400
78751, Austin, TX $950 $1,150 $1,900 $1,900
78741, Austin, TX $890 $1,295 $1,879 $1,717
78745, Austin, TX $995 $1,299 $1,649 $1,746
78723, Austin, TX $1,910 $1,736 $2,029 $2,195
78703, Austin, TX $1,824 $1,979 $2,795 $2,610
78758, Austin, TX $1,314 $1,474 $1,495 $1,637

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 $2,000. 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 $1,446 and an average price per square feet of $30.42. There are a total of 290 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $26.31. There are a total of 1,747 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 $1,878 and an average price per square feet of $21.70. There are a total of 1,990 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 -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Austin, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Austin, TX is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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