Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Austin
$3,259/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Austin is $3,259 per month as of October 2026. This is 72% above the national average rent, or $1,359 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Austin
325
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Austin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
Average rent prices in Downtown Austin have increased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
Rent prices in Downtown Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Austin is $3,352, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Austin run $2,410 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,785.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,054 | 14% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,376 | 6% |  10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,785 | 10% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $7,227 | 231% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,009 | No Change | 54% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central East Austin | $2,105 | |
Old West Austin | $1,850 | |
Riverside | $1,442 | |
University Of Texas Austin | $1,610 | |
West University | $1,600 | |
Zilker | $2,023 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,352 | 25% | 13% | |
Condos | $2,569 | 1% | 6% | |
Houses | $3,100 | 86% | 6% | |
Rooms | $1,260 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,054
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,376
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,785
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,227
Last 30 days
231%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,009
Last year
54%
Central East Austin
Average rent
$2,105
Old West Austin
Average rent
$1,850
Riverside
Average rent
$1,442
University Of Texas Austin
Average rent
$1,610
West University
Average rent
$1,600
Zilker
Average rent
$2,023
Apartments
Average rent
$3,352
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$2,569
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
86%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,260
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.
How does rent in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Austin and Central East Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Austin
72%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX is 55% higher than the median rent in Central East Austin, Austin, TX.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
106 Nueces St #945, Austin, TX 78701
3 beds
3 baths
$950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
1807 Rio Grande St #1745, Austin, TX 78701
1 bed
1 bath
$966
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,395
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1108 Nueces Street, Austin, TX 78701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,077–$1,169
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 20
1h ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
80 Red River St #PH5, Austin, TX 78701
2 beds
2 baths
$17,750
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
80 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
1 bed
1 bath
$16,756
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$14,651
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin condo for rent in Austin
2 beds
2 baths
$8,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Jul 22
3h ago
Verified
827 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$3,082
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
404 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,362–$4,656
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
91 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,619–$3,529
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,785
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 23
3h ago
Verified
827 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$3,082
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,233
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,225
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,765
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.Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
3h ago
Verified
827 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$3,082
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,785
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 23
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,233
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,225
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Austin rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Austin?
The average rent in Downtown Austin is $3,259 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Austin?
Average rent prices in Downtown Austin have increased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Downtown Austin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Austin is 72% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,359 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Austin?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/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).