Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Central East Austin, Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Central East Austin

$2,221/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central East Austin is $2,221 per month as of November 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $321 more per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central East Austin

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central East Austin rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 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 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 $2,263, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Central East Austin run $2,054 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,817.

Listings

Studio

$2,460

19%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,974

9%

18%

2 bedroom

$2,550

9%

26%

3 bedroom

$7,080

No Change

99%

4 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,460

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,974

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,080

Last year

99%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

3%

Bouldin Creek

Average rent

$1,625

Downtown Austin

Average rent

$3,221

North University

Average rent

$1,304

South River City

Average rent

$1,795

University Of Texas Austin

Average rent

$1,672

West University

Average rent

$1,600

Apartments

Average rent

$2,263

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

Houses

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

18%

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$2,221
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central East Austin, Austin, TX is 37% higher than the median rent in Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in Central East Austin, Austin, TX

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

1 bed

1 bath

$1,305

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1208 Leona St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Central East Austin house for rent in Austin

1208 Leona St, Austin, TX 78702

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1130 Leona St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central East Austin house for rent in Austin

Single Family Home in East Austin

1130 Leona St, Austin, TX 78702

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1013 E 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central East Austin apartment for rent in Austin

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1109 N Interstate 35 #B8T - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central East Austin apartment for rent in Austin

2 beds

2 baths

$4,687

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1109 N Interstate 35 #B3T - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central East Austin apartment for rent in Austin

1109 N Interstate 35 #B3T, Austin, TX 78702

2 beds

2 baths

$3,902

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1109 N Interstate 35 #A12T - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central East Austin apartment for rent in Austin

1109 N Interstate 35 #A12T, Austin, TX 78702

1 bed

1 bath

$3,353

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1109 N Interstate 35 #A17T - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central East Austin apartment for rent in Austin

1109 N Interstate 35 #A17T, Austin, TX 78702

1 bed

1 bath

$2,918

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1018 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,368

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,105

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1005 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,542

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1009 East 11th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,380

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,105

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1005 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,542

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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5d+ ago

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E 7th St & Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX

Chalmers Ave & E 7th St #005, Austin, TX 78702

1 bed

1 bath

$1,685

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1018 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,368

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1018 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,368

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,105

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1200 East 11th Street #1005 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$1,542

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Chalmers Ave & E 7th St #005 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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E 7th St & Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX

Chalmers Ave & E 7th St #005, Austin, TX 78702

1 bed

1 bath

$1,685

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,221 per month as of November 7, 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 15% since last year.

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

Rent in Central East Austin is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $321 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 $89,000/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).