Average Rent in Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical Austin, TX Rents

Austin rentals average $1,443 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,673, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.90%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,486. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $139 (-8.40%) year-over-year from $1,652 to $1,513. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (0.92%) year-over-year from $1,977 to $1,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.33%) year-over-year from $2,492 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $859 (36.71%) year-over-year from $2,340 to $3,199. 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 4.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.92	$1,486	$1,500 (-0.90%)	$1,489 (-0.20%)
1 BR	$2.34	$1,513	$1,652 (-8.40%)	$1,638 (-7.61%)
2 BR	$1.88	$1,995	$1,977 (0.92%)	$2,003 (-0.42%)
3 BR	$1.39	$2,500	$2,492 (0.33%)	$2,375 (5.26%)
4+ BR	$1.66	$3,199	$2,340 (36.71%)	$2,766 (15.66%)

Historical Rents in Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near Austin

Let's compare Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Austin

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Austin. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX is currently around $1,648 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Austin, West University has the most affordable average rent at $1,648 per month. Whereas, at $1,648 average rent per month, West University is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Austin. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West University, Austin, TX	$1,125	$1,383	$1,830	$1,648

Top Counties Near Austin

There are a total of 1 counties located by Austin, TX.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

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Top Zipcodes Near Austin

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Austin Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,673. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Austin, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,443 and an average price per square feet of $2.92. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Austin.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $2.34. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Austin.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,685 and an average price per square feet of $1.88. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Austin.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Austin, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Austin, TX is around $1,338/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.