Average Rent in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX is $2,968. This is +50% higher than the national average.

$3.00

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,968

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,489

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX is $2,968. This is +50% higher than the national average.

$3.00

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%

28%

50%

$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

63%

37%

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.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX is $2,962. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX costs about $2,512 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,745. Houses for rent in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,997.


1 bedroom	$2,517	No Change	2%
2 bedroom	$3,744	No Change	15%
3 bedroom	$7,667	1%	9%
4 bedroom	$4,487	1%	489%
Studio	$2,025	1%	5%

		Comparables
Central East Austin	$2,550
Old West Austin	$2,092
Riverside	$1,650
University Of Texas Austin	$1,562
West University	$1,499
Zilker	$2,198


Apartments	$2,962	No Change	No Change
Condos	$3,005	2%	7%
Houses	$3,997	18%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,517

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,744

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,667

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,487

Last 30 days

Last year

489%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown 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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Central East Austin, Austin, TX.

Downtown Austin

Median rent price$2,968

50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550

29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX is 16% higher than the median rent in Central East Austin, Austin, TX.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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