Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Average rent in
Austin, TX

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,835. This is -7%, or $140, lower than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,835

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

8,756

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,835. This is -7%, or $140, lower than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
30%
37%
19%
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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,749. A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX costs about $1,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,941. Houses for rent in Austin, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,530

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,001

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,797

No Change

1%

Studio

$1,580

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,530

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,001

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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$1,835
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,025
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 9% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

More data insights and reports

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$1,787

decreased by4%

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$1,900

decreased by2%

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$1,480

decreased by7%

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$2,550

increased by10%

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$1,701

decreased by2%

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$1,700

decreased by7%

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$1,843

decreased by4%

Last year

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$1,297

increased by2%

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$1,781

decreased by23%

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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

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5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

~ X - Autumn Wood Drive 10204 -- Britt

10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748

Studio

-1 baths

$500

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5d+ ago

RMMA apartment for rent in Austin

2 beds

1 bath

$535

Apartment for rent

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15h ago

7.9

Very good

VIP Apartments (Arches)

101 E 33rd St, Austin, TX 78705

1–3 beds

0–2 baths

$590–$1,599

Apartment for rent

Campus Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Campus Crossing

300 E 30th St, Austin, TX 78705

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$595–$800

Apartment for rent

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Rent special

5h ago

9.2

Excellent

Hillside Place

4821 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$2,064

Apartment for rent

Patton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

Patton Apartments

1706 Patton Ln, Austin, TX 78723

Studio

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Hedge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Hedge Apartments

8300 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78753

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$625–$1,110

Apartment for rent