Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 24, 2025
Average rent in
Austin, TX
Last updated on December 24, 2025
Last updated on December 24, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,805. This is -5%, or $101, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,805
2%Total rentals
9,734
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,805. This is -5%, or $101, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,734. A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX costs about $1,458 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,936. Houses for rent in Austin, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,498 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 |  1% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,579 | No Change | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin | $3,052 | |
East Cesar Chavez | $2,005 | |
Hancock | $1,876 | |
North Burnet | $1,815 | |
North University | $1,295 | |
Old West Austin | $2,121 | |
Riverside | $1,635 | |
Rmma | $2,341 | |
West University | $1,689 | |
Zilker | $2,075 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,734 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,906 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $872 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,579
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,498
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$3,052
West University
Average rent
$1,689
North Burnet
Average rent
$1,815
East Cesar Chavez
Average rent
$2,005
Rmma
Average rent
$2,341
Riverside
Average rent
$1,635
Hancock
Average rent
$1,876
North University
Average rent
$1,295
Old West Austin
Average rent
$2,121
Zilker
Average rent
$2,075
Apartments
Average rent
$1,734
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,906
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$872
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.
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
5%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 8% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 8% lower |
Groceries | 3% lower |
Health | 1% lower |
Housing | 4% higher |
Transportation | 5% lower |
Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Austin, TX
5d+ ago
Garrison Park apartment for rent in Austin
2500 West William Cannon Drive #607E2, Austin, TX 78745
Studio
0 baths
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
4h ago
101 E 33rd St, Austin, TX 78705
1–3 beds
0–2 baths
$500–$1,500
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5d+ ago
10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
RMMA apartment for rent in Austin
4619 N Interstate 35 #257, Austin, TX 78722
2 beds
1 bath
$535
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$545
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1706 Patton Ln, Austin, TX 78723
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North University condo for rent in Austin
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
8300 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78753
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$1,170
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
705 River Street #A9-47, Austin, TX 78701
1 bed
1 bath
$46,710
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Rosewood apartment for rent in Austin
1900 Alexander Ave #B8-38, Austin, TX 78722
2 beds
2 baths
$30,447
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
46 Rainey St #A7-27, Austin, TX 78701
1 bed
1 bath
$28,406
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
606 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
3 beds
3 baths
$27,275
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
606 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
3 beds
3 baths
$27,273
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
2 beds
2 baths
$22,136
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
606 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
2 beds
2 baths
$22,131
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
609 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
2 beds
2 baths
$22,128
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2h ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,240
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$702–$2,329
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$749–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
1909 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,102–$4,381
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8801 N Fm 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$911–$2,313
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
13201 Legendary Dr, Austin, TX 78727
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,509
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 24
3h ago
Verified
1515 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$3,685
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2500 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,943
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8801 N Fm 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$911–$2,313
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
9301 Spectrum Dr, Austin, TX 78717
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$935–$2,107
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
8701 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78729
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$769–$2,238
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
5005 E Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78653
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$999–$2,530
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
9345 E Highway 290, Austin, TX 78724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,100
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,240
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$2,329
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$749–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
1909 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,102–$4,381
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8801 N Fm 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$911–$2,313
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
13201 Legendary Dr, Austin, TX 78727
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,509
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 24
3h ago
Verified
1515 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$3,685
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $1,126 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Austin was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,500.
- Leander ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,240.
- Cedar Park & Georgetown tied for third with rents both at $1,230.
The Least Expensive
- Pflugerville was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,100.
- San Marcos ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,170.
- Round Rock placed third with rent at $1,220.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Round Rock had the largest rent price decline, falling 9% since this time last year.
- San Marcos was second with rent decreasing 8.6%.
- Leander saw rent drop 6.1%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Leander had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 3.9%.
- San Marcos saw rent drop 2.5%, making it second.
- Cedar Park placed third with rent decreasing 2.4%.
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.
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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.