Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Austin-Round Rock Metro Area, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area

$1,592/mo

increased by115%

vs previous year

The average rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area is $1,592 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $358 less per month.

$0.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Austin Round Rock Metro Area

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Austin Round Rock Metro Area rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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-Round Rock Metro Area, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Austin-Round Rock Metro Area, TX

Average rent prices in Austin Round Rock Metro Area have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 115% 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-Round Rock Metro Area, TX

Rent prices in Austin Round Rock Metro Area vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Austin Round Rock Metro Area is $1,342, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Austin Round Rock Metro Area run $1,247 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,668.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

97%

2 bedroom

$1,694

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,300

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,225

7%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

97%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,694

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Austin-Round Rock Metro Area, TX, 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 Round Rock Metro Area, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Austin Round Rock Metro Area and Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Austin Round Rock Metro Area

Median rent price$1,592
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,555
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX is 2% higher than the median rent in Austin, TX.

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Frequently asked questions for Austin-Round Rock Metro Area, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Austin Round Rock Metro Area rental market.

How much is rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area?

The average rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area is $1,592 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Austin Round Rock Metro Area?

Average rent prices in Austin Round Rock Metro Area have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 115% since last year.

How does Austin Round Rock Metro Area rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $358 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Austin Round Rock Metro Area?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Austin Round Rock Metro Area are Huntington Trails ($1,627/mo), Hobbs Creek ($1,775/mo), and Thousand Oaks ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area?

To comfortably afford rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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