Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
West Austin, Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West Austin

$1,455/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Austin is $1,455 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $444 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Austin

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Austin rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Austin, Austin, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Austin, Austin, TX

Average rent prices in West Austin have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 West Austin, Austin, TX

Rent prices in West Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Austin is $1,449, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Austin run $1,422 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,849.

Listings

Studio

$1,035

10%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,532

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,850

3%

22%

3 bedroom

$3,975

16%

24%

4 bedroom

$6,150

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,035

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,532

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,975

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Austin and Garrison Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Austin

Median rent price$1,455
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,517
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Austin, Austin, TX is 4% lower than the median rent in Garrison Park, Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in West Austin, Austin, TX

TWC - Tanglewood Cove - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

TWC - Tanglewood Cove

Tanglewood Trl, Austin, TX 78703

2 beds

2 baths

$1,375

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Frequently asked questions for West Austin, Austin, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the West Austin rental market.

How much is rent in West Austin?

The average rent in West Austin is $1,455 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Austin?

Average rent prices in West Austin have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does West Austin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Austin is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $444 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Austin?

To comfortably afford rent in West Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/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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