Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Average rent in
Austin, TX
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,839. This is -6%, or $111, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,839
2%Total rentals
8,214
for rent on Zumper.com
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,839. This is -6%, or $111, 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 remained the same 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 $1,817. A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX costs about $1,587 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,063. Houses for rent in Austin, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,020 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,532 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 |  1% | 3% | |
Studio | $1,618 | No Change | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin | $3,040 | |
East Cesar Chavez | $1,962 | |
Hancock | $1,897 | |
Johnston Terrace | $1,749 | |
Montropolis | $1,669 | |
North Burnet | $1,904 | |
Old West Austin | $2,120 | |
Rmma | $2,171 | |
West University | $1,595 | |
Zilker | $2,148 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,817 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $957 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,618
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,020
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,532
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$3,040
West University
Average rent
$1,595
East Cesar Chavez
Average rent
$1,962
North Burnet
Average rent
$1,904
Hancock
Average rent
$1,897
Old West Austin
Average rent
$2,120
Rmma
Average rent
$2,171
Montropolis
Average rent
$1,669
Zilker
Average rent
$2,148
Johnston Terrace
Average rent
$1,749
Apartments
Average rent
$1,817
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$957
Last 30 days
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
6%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 6% 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 W William Cannon Dr #607E2, Austin, TX 78745
Studio
0 baths
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
14h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$359–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
9209 Northgate Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
1 bed
1 bath
$500–$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6119 Valiant Cir, Austin, TX 78749
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$513–$1,061
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4922 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$516–$882
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
RMMA apartment for rent in Austin
4619 N Interstate 35 #257, Austin, TX 78722
2 beds
1 bath
$535
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1127 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$580–$1,550
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$17,610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
700 River St #C1PH, Austin, TX 78701
3 beds
3.5 baths
$17,595
Apartment 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
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
3 beds
2 baths
$14,767
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
3 beds
2 baths
$14,761
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$14,651
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin house for rent in Austin
3 beds
3 baths
$13,553
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin house for rent in Austin
3 beds
3 baths
$13,550
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,923
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$359–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,448
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
801 Sugaree Ave, Austin, TX 78757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$2,960
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
4h ago
Verified
6107 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,816
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4500 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,414–$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1600 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$1,669
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1515 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,985
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2500 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,943
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4500 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,414–$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5005 E Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78653
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,150–$2,495
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
8225 N Fm 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$986–$3,635
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9301 Spectrum Dr, Austin, TX 78717
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$967–$2,461
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$359–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,201–$1,923
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,448
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
801 Sugaree Ave, Austin, TX 78757
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$2,960
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
4h ago
Verified
6107 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,816
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4500 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,414–$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
5400 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$2,596
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 $1,113 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Austin was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,480.
- Georgetown ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,320.
- Cedar Park & Kyle tied for third with rents both at $1,260.
The Least Expensive
- San Marcos was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,030.
- Pflugerville ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,200.
- Round Rock placed third with rent at $1,230.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Kyle had the largest rent price decline, falling 18.2% since this time last year.
- San Marcos was second with rent decreasing 16.9%.
- Round Rock saw rent drop 7.5%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- San Marcos had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 6.4%.
- Cedar Park & Kyle tied for second with rents both falling 6%.
- Round Rock was third with rent decreasing 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.
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