Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Austin, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Austin, TX rent slipped 15.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $359 less per month on average than last year, continuing a cooldown from the peak of $1,874/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Austin, TX sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 3,227 total rentals offering a range of options across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Austin rent for about $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,265/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,074/month. The rental inventory is mostly apartments, which make up 70.1% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bouldin Creek experienced a YoY rent decline of 50.4%, falling well below the citywide drop of 15.2%. This steep local decrease shows uneven rent trends within Austin, TX.
Median rent
Median rent in Austin
$1,550/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Austin is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Austin
3,227
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Austin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Austin, TX
Average rent prices in Austin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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, TX
Rent prices in Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Austin is $1,469, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Austin run $1,291 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,569.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 |  1% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,265 | 3% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $3,074 | 10% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin | $2,482 | |
Hancock | $2,089 | |
Hyde Park | $1,275 | |
Montropolis | $1,559 | |
North Austin | $1,100 | |
North Burnet | $1,541 | |
North University | $1,247 | |
West Oak Hill | $1,612 | |
West University | $1,500 | |
Zilker | $1,978 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,469 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $966 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,074
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
11%
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$2,482
West University
Average rent
$1,500
Montropolis
Average rent
$1,559
North Burnet
Average rent
$1,541
North University
Average rent
$1,247
Hancock
Average rent
$2,089
North Austin
Average rent
$1,100
Zilker
Average rent
$1,978
West Oak Hill
Average rent
$1,612
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,469
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$966
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Austin, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Austin and Austin Round Rock Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.
Austin
18%lower than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 26% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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11%$1,795
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7%$1,895
2%$1,400
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10%$1,800
6%$1,799
6%$1,732
5%$1,270
1%$1,664
34%Cost of living in Austin, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Austin, TX
1d ago
2408 Leon St, Austin, TX 78705
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$450–$1,830
Apartment for rent
2h ago
10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
10h ago
9209 Northgate Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
1–2 beds
1 bath
$500–$999
Apartment for rent
4d ago
911 W 22nd St, Austin, TX 78705
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Austin
3 beds
2 baths
$19,500
$17,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Austin
2305 Barton Creek Blvd #29, Austin, TX 78735
4 beds
3.5 baths
$16,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$14,651
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
1d ago
Verified
4407 Merle Dr, Austin, TX 78745
3–4 beds
3 baths
$10,018–$12,418
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$695–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,206–$2,079
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$1,749
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$695–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1515 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,539
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2500 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,074–$1,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1600 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,569
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$695–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$1,749
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1211 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$12,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Austin, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Austin rental market.
How much is rent in Austin?
The average rent in Austin is $1,550 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Austin?
Average rent prices in Austin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Austin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Austin is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Austin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Austin are North Austin ($1,100/mo), North University ($1,247/mo), and Hyde Park ($1,275/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Austin?
To comfortably afford rent in Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Austin?
December offers the best rental deals in Austin with the lowest rents of the year, while August sees peak pricing with roughly a 3% difference between the seasons. November and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Austin Metro Report
The Zumper Austin Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Texas one bedroom median rent was $1,087 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Austin was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,260.
- Kyle & Leander tied for second priciest with rents both at $1,240.
- Georgetown placed third with rent at $1,230.
The Least Expensive
- San Marcos was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,080.
- Pflugerville ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,160.
- Cedar Park placed third with rent at $1,180.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Austin had the largest rent price decline, falling 16.6% since this time last year.
- Kyle was second with rent decreasing 12.7%.
- Round Rock saw rent drop 11.1%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Pflugerville had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 1.7%.
- Austin ranked as second with rent falling 0.8%.
About
The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.