Average Rent in Highland, Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical Highland, Austin, TX Rents

Highland rentals average $1,185 for a studio rental to $787 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,495, or roughly $24 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 $340 (-22.27%) year-over-year from $1,525 to $1,185. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $453 (-26.46%) year-over-year from $1,713 to $1,260. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-8.67%) year-over-year from $2,209 to $2,018. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $196 (7.07%) year-over-year from $2,779 to $2,975. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $786 (-49.98%) year-over-year from $1,573 to $787. 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 2.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.06	$1,185	$1,525 (-22.27%)	$1,108 (6.92%)
1 BR	$26.05	$1,260	$1,713 (-26.46%)	$1,582 (-20.33%)
2 BR	$22.29	$2,018	$2,209 (-8.67%)	$1,970 (2.41%)
3 BR	$22.61	$2,975	$2,779 (7.07%)	$2,560 (16.20%)
4+ BR	$23.45	$787	$1,573 (-49.98%)	$1,708 (-53.92%)

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 $1,900 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 $1,175, 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 $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Highland, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Highland, Austin, TX are about 14.71% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.35% 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	$1,030	$1,400	$1,525
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$1,297	$1,473	$1,750
Austin, TX	$1,275	$1,450	$1,750	$1,870
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,804	$2,009	$1,900
Round Rock, TX	$1,130	$1,519	$1,513	$2,000
Hutto, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$2,050
Cedar Park, TX	N/A	$1,149	$1,424	$2,053
Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,170	$1,600	$2,150
Brushy Creek, TX	N/A	$1,481	$2,270	$2,395
Lakeway, TX	N/A	$981	$1,943	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Highland

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near Highland. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Johns, North University, and West University. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total 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 $1,869 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,869. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Highland's average rent, which is only $1,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Highland, St. Johns has the most affordable average rent at $1,177 per month. Whereas, at $3,200 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
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$897	$1,139	$1,484	$1,177
North University, Austin, TX	$880	$999	$1,550	$1,188
West University, Austin, TX	$1,145	$1,000	$1,573	$1,269
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$875	$1,138	$1,695	$1,275
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$1,000	$1,535	$1,340
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$899	$1,313	$1,400
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	N/A	$975	$1,500	$1,498
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,328	$1,502	$2,025	$1,640
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,372	$1,200	$1,895	$1,642
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,210	$1,438	$1,645	$1,650
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,450	$1,635	$2,085	$1,717
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$914	$1,595	$1,598	$1,720
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,177	$1,650	$1,925	$1,800
Crestview, Austin, TX	$1,260	$1,700	$1,885	$1,855
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,400	$1,770	$2,434	$1,869
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,360	$1,895	$1,895
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,300	$1,450	$2,350	$1,900
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,543	$1,837	$2,622	$1,966
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX	$1,720	$1,595	$1,495	$1,995
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,099	$1,750	$2,021	$2,012
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,650	$1,946	$2,537	$2,044
RMMA, Austin, TX	$977	$1,908	$2,426	$2,167
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,546	$1,766	$2,600	$2,193
MLK-183, Austin, TX	$1,396	$1,562	$2,100	$2,312
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,965	$2,310	$2,700	$2,450
West Austin, Austin, TX	$3,100	$1,717	$2,400	$2,550
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,425	$1,900	$2,895	$2,600
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$1,338	$2,215	$2,986	$2,650
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,658	$2,530	$2,818	$2,751
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,067	$2,747	$3,850	$3,200

Top Counties Near Highland

There are a total of 20 counties located by Highland, Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Austin, TX, Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX, and Kyle-Buda, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,963. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Killeen, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by Highland, Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Highland, Austin, TX is 10.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Highland, Austin, TX is 6.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Highland, Austin, TX is 11.78% 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	$1,300	$1,464	$1,775	$1,885
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	N/A	$1,459	$1,595	$1,950
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,300	$1,599	$1,846	$1,975
Northwest Travis, TX	$1,563	$1,260	$1,529	$1,990
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX	$1,186	$1,494	$1,599	$2,095
Northeast Travis, TX	$1,119	$1,712	$1,656	$2,100
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX	$1,378	$1,450	$1,763	$2,100
Taylor, TX	$2,500	$1,313	$1,488	$2,100
Southwest Travis, TX	N/A	$1,727	$1,861	$2,762
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,321	$1,750	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Highland

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Highland, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. 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 76549, Southwest Bell, TX at $1,195 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,950 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,095. 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 $1,410 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,630 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	$1,155	$1,165	$1,500	$1,291
78757, Austin, TX	$1,260	$1,161	$1,550	$1,550
78751, Austin, TX	$887	$1,200	$1,895	$1,671
78756, Austin, TX	$1,399	$1,555	$1,925	$1,695
78723, Austin, TX	$977	$1,695	$1,895	$1,988
78722, Austin, TX	$1,393	$1,200	$1,299	$1,525
78731, Austin, TX	$1,137	$1,113	$1,700	$1,700
78705, Austin, TX	$1,060	$1,097	$1,600	$1,295
78758, Austin, TX	$1,400	$1,402	$1,600	$1,685
78703, Austin, TX	$1,666	$1,923	$2,473	$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 $1,495. 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 $1,185 and an average price per square feet of $27.06. There are a total of 5 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 $1,335 and an average price per square feet of $26.05. There are a total of 25 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 $1,813 and an average price per square feet of $22.29. There are a total of 28 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Highland, Austin, TX is around $1,196/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.