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 $1,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,493, or roughly $23 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 $304 (-20.03%) year-over-year from $1,516 to $1,213. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $619 (-33.53%) year-over-year from $1,847 to $1,228. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $915 (-37.88%) year-over-year from $2,415 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $106 (-3.71%) year-over-year from $2,853 to $2,748. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $642 (-43.07%) year-over-year from $1,491 to $849. 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 11.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 44.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $28.12 $1,213 $1,516 (-20.03%) $1,345 (-9.83%)
1 BR $24.48 $1,228 $1,847 (-33.53%) $1,592 (-22.88%)
2 BR $20.97 $1,500 $2,415 (-37.88%) $2,400 (-37.50%)
3 BR $26.22 $2,748 $2,853 (-3.71%) $3,343 (-17.81%)
4+ BR $22.21 $849 $1,491 (-43.07%) $828 (2.49%)

Historical Rents in Highland, Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near Highland

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Highland. The average rent in Highland is currently $1,960 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 $1,297, 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 $2,991 per month.

Let's compare Highland, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Highland, Austin, TX is 4.78% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.96% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Highland, Austin, TX are about 0.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.39% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Highland, Austin, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Wells Branch, TX $1,775 $999 $1,319 $1,463
Manor, TX $914 $1,787 $1,354 $1,900
Jollyville, TX N/A $1,129 $1,400 $1,955
Austin, TX $1,565 $1,468 $1,850 $1,960
Round Rock, TX $1,076 $1,500 $1,495 $2,000
Hutto, TX $1,279 N/A $1,587 $2,100
Pflugerville, TX $1,265 $1,652 $1,795 $2,145
Cedar Park, TX $1,534 $1,375 $1,637 $2,295
Brushy Creek, TX N/A $1,357 $1,873 $2,395
Lakeway, TX N/A N/A $1,973 $2,991

Top Neighborhoods Near Highland

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near Highland. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Johns, Parker Lane, and North University. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 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 $1,970 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,970. 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, St. Johns has the most affordable average rent at $1,195 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, Bouldin Creek 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 $909 $1,145 $1,489 $1,195
Parker Lane, Austin, TX $701 $1,050 $1,388 $1,230
North University, Austin, TX $1,000 $1,113 $1,788 $1,250
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $950 $1,125 $1,513 $1,350
West University, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,200 $1,750 $1,425
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX $1,460 $1,175 $1,863 $1,440
North Austin, Austin, TX $1,130 $875 $1,295 $1,450
Riverside, Austin, TX $1,277 $1,275 $1,980 $1,605
Brentwood, Austin, TX $1,315 $1,423 $2,025 $1,631
North Burnet, Austin, TX $1,374 $1,459 $2,065 $1,632
Windsor Park, Austin, TX $1,580 $1,573 $1,500 $1,647
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX $1,495 $1,566 $1,900 $1,691
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,586 $1,250 $1,895 $1,698
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX $1,333 $1,754 $2,428 $1,945
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,222 $1,681 $1,900 $1,995
North Loop, Austin, TX $986 $1,225 $1,710 $2,000
Old West Austin, Austin, TX $1,791 $1,980 $2,780 $2,085
Montropolis, Austin, TX N/A $1,765 $2,050 $2,100
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX $1,595 $1,944 $2,504 $2,101
Govalle, Austin, TX $1,620 $1,831 $2,400 $2,205
Rosedale, Austin, TX $1,814 $1,679 $2,300 $2,300
Rosewood, Austin, TX $1,616 $2,000 $2,500 $2,326
RMMA, Austin, TX $1,830 $1,940 $2,653 $2,407
MLK-183, Austin, TX $1,513 $1,692 $2,245 $2,414
Central East Austin, Austin, TX $1,584 $2,166 $2,873 $2,450
MLK, Austin, TX $1,742 $2,310 $2,650 $2,450
Zilker, Austin, TX $1,747 $2,530 $3,000 $2,756
West Austin, Austin, TX $3,100 $1,350 $2,400 $3,100
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $2,054 $2,776 $3,810 $3,270
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX $2,275 $2,670 $4,405 $3,500

Top Counties Near Highland

There are a total of 17 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 $2,039. 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 $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by Highland, Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Highland, Austin, TX is 3.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Highland, Austin, TX is 18.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Highland, Austin, TX is 13.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Austin, TX $1,558 $1,465 $1,900 $1,960
Kyle-Buda, TX $1,830 $1,700 $1,879 $2,000
Northwest Travis, TX $1,005 $1,195 $1,530 $2,039
Northeast Travis, TX $1,230 $1,679 $1,795 $2,095
Taylor, TX $1,279 $1,049 $1,507 $2,100
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $1,076 $1,359 $1,545 $2,150
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX $1,516 $1,517 $1,769 $2,195
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX N/A $1,459 $1,688 $2,195
Southwest Travis, TX $1,600 $2,087 $1,895 $2,993
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX N/A $1,326 $1,849 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Highland

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Highland, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,964. A total of 2 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 $1,270 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,388 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,253. That's at least $27 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 $1,382 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,709 per month. Which comes out to $19 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 $1,155 $1,495 $1,270
78757, Austin, TX $1,241 $1,150 $1,850 $1,700
78751, Austin, TX $973 $1,150 $1,775 $1,691
78756, Austin, TX $1,320 $1,536 $1,663 $1,650
78723, Austin, TX $1,661 $1,681 $1,972 $1,973
78722, Austin, TX $1,520 $1,892 $2,250 $1,975
78731, Austin, TX $1,729 $1,125 $1,855 $1,950
78705, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,200 $1,775 $1,450
78758, Austin, TX $1,363 $1,185 $1,500 $1,521
78703, Austin, TX $1,791 $1,993 $2,799 $2,696

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 $1,228 and an average price per square feet of $24.48. There are a total of 16 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 $1,585 and an average price per square feet of $20.97. There are a total of 21 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 -0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% 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.
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