Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Central East Austin, Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Central East Austin

$2,322/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central East Austin is $2,322 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central East Austin

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central East Austin rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Central East Austin, Austin, TX

Average rent prices in Central East Austin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Central East Austin, Austin, TX

Rent prices in Central East Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central East Austin is $2,450, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Central East Austin run $1,860 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,439

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$1,770

12%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,800

4%

28%

3 bedroom

$8,991

2%

142%

4 bedroom

$8,970

7%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,439

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,991

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

142%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,970

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

44%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central East Austin, 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 Central East Austin, Austin, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Central East Austin and Bouldin Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central East Austin

Median rent price$2,322
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,057
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central East Austin, Austin, TX is 13% higher than the median rent in Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bouldin Creek

$2,057

decreased by23%
Last year
Downtown Austin

$2,714

decreased by6%
Last year
North University

$1,259

increased by2%
Last year
South River City

$1,600

increased by9%
Last year
University Of Texas Austin

$1,495

increased by111%
Last year
West University

$1,525

decreased by10%
Last year

Discover rentals in Central East Austin, Austin, TX

1200 East 11th Street #1282 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$1,998

Condo for rent

Available Apr 22

912 Catalpa St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Central East Austin house for rent in Austin

Other - Austin, TX

912 Catalpa St, Austin, TX 78702

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

House for rent

1200 East 11th Street #1024 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,114

Condo for rent

Available Apr 23

900 E 11th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central East Austin apartment for rent in Austin

900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

2 beds

2 baths

$2,180

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

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Frequently asked questions for Central East Austin, Austin, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Central East Austin rental market.

How much is rent in Central East Austin?

The average rent in Central East Austin is $2,322 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central East Austin?

Average rent prices in Central East Austin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Central East Austin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central East Austin is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central East Austin?

To comfortably afford rent in Central East Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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