Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Average rent in
Austin, TX

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,795. This is -7%, or $125, lower than the national average.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,795

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

9,105

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,795. This is -7%, or $125, lower than the national average.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
31%
36%
17%
14%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Austin, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Austin, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in Austin, TX is $1,728. A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX costs about $1,484 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,920. Houses for rent in Austin, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,503

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,994

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,504

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$2,990

No Change

2%

Studio

$1,578

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,578

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,503

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,994

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,504

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,990

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Austin, 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.

Compare rent prices in Austin, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Austin, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

Austin

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,727
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Austin Round Rock Metro Area

$1,727

decreased by16%

Last year

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$1,817

decreased by7%

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$1,795

decreased by4%

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$1,650

decreased by4%

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Hutto

$1,800

decreased by7%

Last year

Jollyville

$1,432

increased by2%

Last year

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$2,301

decreased by14%

Last year

Manor

$1,634

decreased by3%

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$1,578

decreased by5%

Last year

Round Rock

$1,695

decreased by6%

Last year

Wells Branch

$1,216

decreased by4%

Last year

West Lake Hills

$1,773

decreased by31%

Last year

Cost of living in
Austin, TX

The overall cost of living in Austin, TX is 3% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

1% lower

Housing

4% higher

Transportation

5% lower

Utilities

1% lower

Apartments for rent in Austin

Discover rentals in Austin, TX

~ X - Autumn Wood Drive 10204 -- Britt - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

~ X - Autumn Wood Drive 10204 -- Britt

10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748

Studio

-1 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

VIP Apartments (Arches) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

VIP Apartments (Arches)

101 E 33rd St, Austin, TX 78705

1–3 beds

0–2 baths

$500–$1,500

Apartment for rent

4619 N Interstate 35 #257 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

RMMA apartment for rent in Austin

2 beds

1 bath

$535

Apartment for rent

Star West - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Star West

2408 Longview St, Austin, TX 78705

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

1901 Crossing Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$620

Condo for rent

Hedge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Hedge Apartments

8300 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78753

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$625–$1,095

Apartment for rent

Alma Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Alma Apartments

9220 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78753

Studio

1 bath

$640–$925

Apartment for rent

720 W 22nd St #1825 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West University apartment for rent in Austin

1 bed

1 bath

$669

Apartment for rent