Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
West Austin, Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West Austin

$1,450/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Austin is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $460 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Austin

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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+

Rent trends in West Austin, Austin, TX

Average rent prices in West Austin have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $1,324, whereas a house costs $4,025. 1-bedroom apartments in West Austin run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,700

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,995

16%

1%

3 bedroom

$6,495

21%

58%

4 bedroom

$4,000

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,495

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

58%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,424
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Austin, Austin, TX is 2% higher than the median rent in Garrison Park, Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in West Austin, Austin, TX

1507 Elton Ln #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Austin townhouse for rent in Austin

House for rent

Available May 26

2111 W 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Austin house for rent in Austin

House for rent

3221 Exposition Blvd #2000 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Austin apartment for rent in Austin

Luxury living apartment in Tarrytown one month free

3221 Exposition Blvd #2000, Austin, TX 78703

1 bed

1 bath

$3,822

Apartment for rent

mbe719 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

mbe719

1512 Forest Trl, Austin, TX 78703

2 beds

2 baths

$2,995

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,450 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Austin?

Average rent prices in West Austin have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does West Austin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Austin is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $460 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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