Average Rent in Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical Austin, TX Rents

Austin rentals average $1,009 for a studio rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $48 (3.16%) year-over-year from $1,506 to $1,553. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $270 (-15.23%) year-over-year from $1,770 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $148 (-7.12%) year-over-year from $2,073 to $1,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.67%) year-over-year from $2,492 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $392 (15.02%) year-over-year from $2,608 to $3,000. 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 1.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.51% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.46 $1,553 $1,506 (3.16%) $1,526 (1.79%)
1 BR $2.31 $1,500 $1,770 (-15.23%) $1,739 (-13.74%)
2 BR $1.83 $1,925 $2,073 (-7.12%) $2,078 (-7.38%)
3 BR $1.65 $2,450 $2,492 (-1.67%) $2,495 (-1.80%)
4+ BR $1.56 $3,000 $2,608 (15.02%) $3,023 (-0.77%)

Historical Rents in Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near Austin

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Austin. The average rent in Austin is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kyle, TX, with an average rent of $1,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Austin, TX are about 9.52% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.08% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Austin, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kyle, TX N/A $1,348 $1,800 $1,900
Manor, TX N/A N/A $2,000 $1,995
Lago Vista, TX N/A $1,500 $1,500 $1,999
Round Rock, TX N/A N/A $1,500 $2,000
Hutto, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,000
Georgetown, TX N/A $895 $1,635 $2,000
Leander, TX N/A N/A $1,625 $2,125
Pflugerville, TX N/A $1,175 $1,775 $2,150
Cedar Park, TX N/A $1,325 $1,523 $2,200
Lakeway, TX N/A $1,775 $1,925 $2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Austin

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Austin. Some of these neighborhoods include Hyde Park, North University, and West University. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Austin, TX is currently around $1,738 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,738. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Austin, Hyde Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $3,200 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Austin. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $900 $1,200 $975 $1,250
North University, Austin, TX $800 $1,295 $2,000 $1,600
West University, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,295 $1,875 $1,608
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,400 $1,298 $1,650 $1,620
Brentwood, Austin, TX $800 $1,050 $1,725 $1,725
Windsor Park, Austin, TX N/A $1,046 $1,307 $1,750
North Austin, Austin, TX N/A $938 $1,563 $1,750
Garrison Park, Austin, TX N/A $890 $1,650 $2,100
North Loop, Austin, TX $1,053 $1,185 $1,800 $2,200
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $1,020 $2,698 $4,339 $3,200

Top Counties Near Austin

There are a total of 10 counties located by Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Kyle-Buda, TX, San Marcos, TX, and Austin, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jarrell, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,173, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by Austin, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Austin, TX is 1.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Austin, TX is 0.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kyle-Buda, TX N/A $1,485 $1,800 $1,995
San Marcos, TX N/A $1,025 $1,420 $1,997
Austin, TX $1,005 $1,300 $1,800 $2,000
Taylor, TX N/A $1,198 $1,550 $2,075
Northeast Travis, TX N/A $1,284 $1,659 $2,100
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX N/A $922 $1,500 $2,195
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX N/A $1,349 $1,799 $2,195
Northwest Travis, TX N/A $1,290 $1,695 $2,550
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX N/A N/A $1,838 $2,695
Southwest Travis, TX N/A $1,625 $1,800 $3,173

Top Zipcodes Near Austin

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,049. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78758, Austin, TX at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,860 per month is 78731, Austin, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Austin, TX is $1,063 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,673 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Austin, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
78660, Pflugerville, TX N/A $1,320 $1,785 $2,145
78745, Austin, TX $825 $1,450 $1,638 $1,895
78704, Austin, TX $927 $1,400 $1,975 $2,350
78613, Cedar Park, TX N/A $1,325 $1,548 $2,200
78664, Round Rock, TX N/A N/A $1,500 $1,895
78665, Round Rock, TX N/A N/A $2,100 $2,200
78748, Austin, TX N/A $1,290 $1,695 $2,173
78741, Austin, TX $800 $995 $1,748 $1,998
78610, Kyle-Buda, TX N/A N/A $2,813 $2,100
78758, Austin, TX N/A $1,000 $1,650 $1,700

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 $2,050. 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 $1,009 and an average price per square feet of $2.46. There are a total of 101 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $2.31. There are a total of 658 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 $1,796 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 1,008 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Austin, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Austin, TX is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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