Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Austin, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Austin

$950/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Austin is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$0.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Austin

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Austin rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Austin, AR, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Austin, AR

Average rent prices in Austin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Austin, AR

Rent prices in Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Austin is $812, whereas a house costs $1,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Austin run $635 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

-

1 bedroom

$635

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$795

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,445

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,850

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$635

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Austin, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Austin, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Austin and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.

Austin

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Austin, AR is 41% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Discover rentals in Austin, AR

306 N Pool St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Austin

House for rent

Available May 14

40 Marie Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Austin

40 Marie Lane - 1

40 Marie Ln #1, Austin, AR 72007

3 beds

2 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Austin, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Austin rental market.

How much is rent in Austin?

The average rent in Austin is $950 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Austin?

Average rent prices in Austin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Austin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Austin is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Austin?

To comfortably afford rent in Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Austin?

Austin offers pet-friendly options with 32% of rental listings welcoming pets. With an average of 19 listings available monthly, pet owners can expect to find several suitable apartments that accommodate their furry companions.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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