Average Rent in Highland, Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical Highland, Austin, TX Rents

Highland rentals average $1,213 for a studio rental to $1,625 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,493, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $312 (-20.47%) year-over-year from $1,525 to $1,213. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $485 (-26.66%) year-over-year from $1,820 to $1,335. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $488 (-22.82%) year-over-year from $2,137 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $418 (14.87%) year-over-year from $2,808 to $3,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $266 (-14.08%) year-over-year from $1,891 to $1,625. 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 up by 1.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.12	$1,213	$1,525 (-20.47%)	$1,158 (4.70%)
1 BR	$26.02	$1,335	$1,820 (-26.66%)	$1,853 (-27.96%)
2 BR	$21.68	$1,650	$2,137 (-22.82%)	$2,258 (-26.96%)
3 BR	$26.21	$3,225	$2,808 (14.87%)	$2,689 (19.94%)
4+ BR	$20.49	$1,625	$1,891 (-14.08%)	$1,708 (-4.89%)

Historical Rents in Highland, Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near Highland

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Highland. The average rent in Highland is currently $1,920 per month. A total of 2 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 Highland, Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare Highland, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.51% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Highland, Austin, TX are about 15.21% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.53% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Highland, 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
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,804	$2,330	$1,855
Austin, TX	$1,534	$1,408	$1,750	$1,935
Round Rock, TX	$1,186	$1,414	$1,445	$1,995
Hutto, TX	$1,225	N/A	$1,675	$2,000
Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,405	$1,612	$2,100
Cedar Park, TX	N/A	$1,131	$1,355	$2,150
Brushy Creek, TX	N/A	$1,514	$1,463	$2,288
Lakeway, TX	N/A	$981	$2,048	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Highland

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Highland, Austin, TX is currently around $1,864 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,864. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Highland's average rent, which is only $1,493. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Highland, 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 Highland. 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
West University, Austin, TX	$1,200	$980	$1,693	$1,495
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	N/A	$975	$1,881	$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 Highland

There are a total of 20 counties located by Highland, 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 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Killeen, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by Highland, Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Highland, Austin, TX is 12.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Highland, Austin, TX is 5.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Highland, Austin, TX is 4.29% 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
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	$1,000	$1,459	$1,679	$1,995
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
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 Highland

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Highland, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. A total of 3 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 $1,047. 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 Highland, Austin, TX is $1,330 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 Highland, Austin, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78752, Austin, TX	$1,092	$1,295	$1,467	$1,500
78757, Austin, TX	$1,278	$1,113	$1,499	$1,497
78751, Austin, TX	$912	$1,055	$1,900	$1,695
78756, Austin, TX	$1,333	$1,500	$1,875	$1,925
78723, Austin, TX	$1,144	$1,595	$1,600	$1,864
78722, Austin, TX	$1,390	$1,633	$1,775	$1,876
78731, Austin, TX	$1,137	$1,075	$1,800	$1,900
78705, Austin, TX	$1,050	$1,075	$1,695	$1,500
78758, Austin, TX	$1,374	$1,363	$1,550	$1,610
78703, Austin, TX	$1,688	$1,795	$2,500	$2,313

Frequently Asked Questions - Highland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Highland, Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Highland, Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,493. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Highland, 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 Highland, Austin, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Highland, Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,213 and an average price per square feet of $28.12. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Highland.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,330 and an average price per square feet of $26.02. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Highland.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,715 and an average price per square feet of $21.68. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Highland.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Highland, Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Highland, Austin, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Highland, Austin, TX is around $1,194/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.