Average Rent in South Lamar, Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Lamar, Austin, TX Rents

South Lamar rentals average $1,690 for a studio rental to $8,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,073, or roughly $28 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 increased by $17 (1.03%) year-over-year from $1,598 to $1,615. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $503 (-25.78%) year-over-year from $1,951 to $1,448. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-15.75%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.18%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $834 (11.64%) year-over-year from $7,166 to $8,000. 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 4.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.66% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $35.70 $1,615 $1,598 (1.03%) $1,430 (12.90%)
1 BR $28.86 $1,448 $1,951 (-25.78%) $1,668 (-13.21%)
2 BR $24.71 $2,050 $2,433 (-15.75%) $2,334 (-12.15%)
3 BR $28.25 $4,200 $4,250 (-1.18%) $3,780 (11.11%)
4+ BR $37.33 $8,000 $7,166 (11.64%) $5,875 (36.17%)

Historical Rents in South Lamar, Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near South Lamar

There are a total of 18 cities nearby South Lamar. The average rent in South Lamar is currently $1,995 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Braunfels, TX, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Lamar, Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare South Lamar, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Lamar, Austin, TX is 70.81% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Lamar, Austin, TX are about 28.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.37% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near South Lamar, Austin, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kyle, TX $1,198 $1,290 $1,698 $1,900
Austin, TX $1,308 $1,436 $1,895 $1,995
Manor, TX N/A $1,449 $1,723 $1,995
Lago Vista, TX N/A $1,350 $1,395 $1,995
Round Rock, TX $1,548 $1,550 $1,550 $2,000
Jollyville, TX N/A N/A $1,495 $2,100
Pflugerville, TX N/A $1,191 $1,631 $2,150
Cedar Park, TX $2,075 $1,299 $1,368 $2,200
Brushy Creek, TX N/A $1,319 $1,875 $2,400
Lakeway, TX N/A $1,300 $1,923 $3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near South Lamar

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near South Lamar. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, Parker Lane, and St. Johns. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 total neighborhoods in or near South Lamar, Austin, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Lamar, Austin, TX is currently around $1,949 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,949. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Lamar's average rent, which is actually $2,073. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Lamar, North University has the most affordable average rent at $1,225 per month. Whereas, at $3,200 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Lamar. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North University, Austin, TX $1,000 $1,100 $1,625 $1,225
Parker Lane, Austin, TX $701 $995 $1,570 $1,229
St. Johns, Austin, TX $1,000 $1,155 $1,500 $1,237
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $950 $1,138 $1,450 $1,400
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,000 $1,195 $1,600 $1,450
West University, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,125 $1,750 $1,495
Riverside, Austin, TX $1,329 $1,595 $1,873 $1,648
Brentwood, Austin, TX $1,414 $1,400 $2,095 $1,679
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX $1,514 $1,352 $1,922 $1,750
Highland, Austin, TX $1,764 $1,388 $1,813 $1,768
Garrison Park, Austin, TX $995 $850 $1,450 $1,875
Windsor Park, Austin, TX $1,598 $1,616 $1,600 $1,914
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX $1,460 $1,389 $2,228 $1,925
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX $1,250 $1,363 $1,800 $1,949
North Loop, Austin, TX $1,050 $1,366 $1,895 $1,950
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,517 $1,751 $1,995 $1,984
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX $1,691 $1,700 $2,000 $2,000
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX $1,861 $1,813 $2,432 $2,074
South River City, Austin, TX $1,780 $1,550 $2,298 $2,100
Montropolis, Austin, TX $1,300 $1,370 $2,021 $2,150
Old West Austin, Austin, TX $1,870 $1,979 $2,830 $2,169
Zilker, Austin, TX $1,750 $2,010 $2,850 $2,248
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX $1,622 $1,978 $2,682 $2,265
MLK, Austin, TX N/A $1,721 $2,556 $2,338
Govalle, Austin, TX $1,601 $1,830 $2,651 $2,400
MLK-183, Austin, TX N/A $1,493 $2,250 $2,450
Central East Austin, Austin, TX N/A $2,051 $2,857 $2,500
RMMA, Austin, TX $1,908 $2,010 $3,067 $2,708
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX $2,376 $2,095 $3,131 $2,898
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $1,906 $2,557 $3,879 $3,200

Top Counties Near South Lamar

There are a total of 17 counties located by South Lamar, Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Lockhart, TX, Austin, TX, and Kyle-Buda, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. 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 San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,145. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,244, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by South Lamar, Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in South Lamar, Austin, TX is 29.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Lamar, Austin, TX is 18.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Lamar, Austin, TX is 26.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lockhart, TX $1,175 $968 $1,175 $1,637
Austin, TX $1,308 $1,450 $1,900 $1,995
Kyle-Buda, TX $1,198 $1,298 $1,720 $1,995
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX N/A $1,463 $1,697 $2,000
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $1,275 $1,372 $1,600 $2,145
Northeast Travis, TX N/A $1,357 $1,765 $2,150
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX $1,815 $1,457 $1,724 $2,200
Northwest Travis, TX $1,603 $1,215 $1,563 $2,222
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX $1,250 $1,400 $2,450 $2,950
Southwest Travis, TX $1,249 $1,457 $1,823 $3,244

Top Zipcodes Near South Lamar

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near South Lamar, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,015. A total of 23 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 $1,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,650 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,264. 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 South Lamar, Austin, TX is $1,305 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,709 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Lamar, Austin, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
78704, Austin, TX $1,694 $1,650 $2,400 $2,200
78701, Austin, TX $1,906 $2,557 $3,879 $3,174
78745, Austin, TX $1,201 $1,299 $1,650 $1,741
78703, Austin, TX $1,870 $1,985 $2,800 $2,599
78746, West Lake Hills, TX $1,099 $1,421 $1,982 $4,650
78705, Austin, TX $1,025 $1,150 $1,700 $1,395
78741, Austin, TX $895 $1,305 $1,940 $1,725
78702, Austin, TX $1,601 $1,833 $2,670 $2,400
78722, Austin, TX $1,506 $1,857 $1,950 $1,950
78749, Austin, TX N/A $1,258 $1,599 $2,795

Frequently Asked Questions - South Lamar Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Lamar, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for South Lamar, Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,073. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do South Lamar, 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 South Lamar, Austin, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in South Lamar, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,690 and an average price per square feet of $35.70. There are a total of 25 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Lamar.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Lamar, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $28.86. There are a total of 88 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Lamar.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Lamar, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $24.71. There are a total of 113 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Lamar.
How have rent prices in South Lamar, Austin, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in South Lamar, Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in South Lamar, Austin, TX?
A reasonable rent price in South Lamar, Austin, TX is around $1,658/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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