Average Rent in West University, Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical West University, Austin, TX Rents

West University rentals average $1,325 for a studio rental to $3,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $41 (3.30%) year-over-year from $1,232 to $1,273. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $23 (-1.73%) year-over-year from $1,323 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $126 (6.90%) year-over-year from $1,824 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $375 (16.89%) year-over-year from $2,220 to $2,595. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,372 (-42.21%) year-over-year from $5,620 to $3,248. 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 1.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 53.38% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.69 $1,273 $1,232 (3.30%) $1,207 (5.41%)
1 BR $2.68 $1,300 $1,323 (-1.73%) $994 (30.76%)
2 BR $2.21 $1,950 $1,824 (6.90%) $1,558 (25.20%)
3 BR $2.18 $2,595 $2,220 (16.89%) $2,675 (-2.99%)
4+ BR $1.79 $3,248 $5,620 (-42.21%) $3,232 (0.49%)

Historical Rents in West University, Austin, TX

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2 Bed
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Top Cities Near West University

There are a total of 12 cities nearby West University. The average rent in West University is currently $2,198 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Canyon Lake, TX, with an average rent of $1,690, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West University, Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare West University, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West University, Austin, TX are about 15.06% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near West University, Austin, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
San Marcos, TX N/A $1,200 $1,525 $1,995
Kyle, TX N/A $1,238 $1,425 $2,000
Cedar Park, TX N/A $1,350 $1,831 $2,150
Hutto, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,195
Leander, TX N/A $1,350 $1,663 $2,200
Georgetown, TX $1,252 $1,250 $1,557 $2,200
Round Rock, TX N/A N/A $1,695 $2,225
Austin, TX $1,137 $1,417 $1,948 $2,250
Pflugerville, TX N/A N/A $1,595 $2,275
Lakeway, TX N/A N/A $1,850 $3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near West University

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near West University. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, Hancock, and Garrison Park. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near West University, Austin, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near West University, Austin, TX is currently around $2,247 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,247. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West University's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West University, North University has the most affordable average rent at $1,273 per month. Whereas, at $3,400 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West University. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North University, Austin, TX $1,062 $1,250 $2,125 $1,273
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,350 $1,500 $1,900 $1,800
Garrison Park, Austin, TX N/A $1,150 $1,695 $1,875
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $1,010 $1,195 $2,000 $2,219
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,175 $1,748 $2,100 $2,275
North Loop, Austin, TX $1,073 $1,400 $1,968 $2,495
Zilker, Austin, TX N/A $1,900 $2,950 $2,948
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $1,750 $2,823 $3,500 $3,400

Top Counties Near West University

There are a total of 8 counties located by West University, Austin, TX. Some of these counties include San Marcos, TX, Kyle-Buda, TX, and Austin, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Jarrell, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,295, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by West University, Austin, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West University, Austin, TX is 3.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West University, Austin, TX is 7.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
San Marcos, TX N/A $1,200 $1,500 $1,995
Kyle-Buda, TX N/A $1,238 $1,648 $2,150
Austin, TX $1,137 $1,400 $1,950 $2,245
Northeast Travis, TX N/A $1,657 $1,875 $2,250
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX N/A $1,350 $1,800 $2,250
Taylor, TX N/A $1,889 $1,450 $2,250
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $1,252 $1,250 $1,603 $2,275
Northwest Travis, TX N/A $1,350 $1,825 $2,695
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX N/A $1,500 $2,225 $2,925
Southwest Travis, TX N/A $1,434 $2,073 $3,295

Top Zipcodes Near West University

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near West University, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,250. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78705, Austin, TX at $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,700 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West University, Austin, TX is $1,213 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,770 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in West University, 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 $1,200 $1,263 $1,950 $1,650
78703, Austin, TX N/A $1,773 $2,695 $3,000
78701, Austin, TX $1,750 $2,750 $3,500 $3,395
78751, Austin, TX $1,045 $1,250 $2,000 $2,395
78756, Austin, TX $1,300 $1,448 $2,272 $1,850
78702, Austin, TX $1,268 $1,920 $2,995 $2,995
78723, Austin, TX $700 $1,475 $1,493 $2,200
78752, Austin, TX N/A $1,290 $1,778 $1,873
78704, Austin, TX $1,175 $1,625 $2,290 $2,875
78757, Austin, TX N/A $1,225 $1,650 $1,700

Frequently Asked Questions - West University Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West University, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for West University, Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do West University, 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 West University, Austin, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in West University, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $3.69. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West University.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in West University, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $2.68. There are a total of 110 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West University.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in West University, Austin, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $2.21. There are a total of 106 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West University.
How have rent prices in West University, Austin, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in West University, Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in West University, Austin, TX?
A reasonable rent price in West University, Austin, TX is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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