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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
West University, Austin, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West University
$1,600/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in West University is $1,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West University
202
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West University rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West University, Austin, TX
Average rent prices in West University have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 University, Austin, TX
Rent prices in West University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West University is $1,500, whereas a house costs $9,975. 1-bedroom apartments in West University run $1,281 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | 8% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,847 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $7,740 | 33% | 61% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central East Austin | $2,221 | |
Downtown Austin | $3,221 | |
Hyde Park | $1,400 | |
North University | $1,304 | |
Old West Austin | $1,857 | |
University Of Texas Austin | $1,672 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 13% | 19% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 6% | 9% | |
Houses | $9,975 | 10% | 187% | |
Rooms | $1,390 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,847
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,740
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
61%
Central East Austin
Average rent
$2,221
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$3,221
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,400
North University
Average rent
$1,304
Old West Austin
Average rent
$1,857
University Of Texas Austin
Average rent
$1,672
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
19%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$9,975
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
187%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West University, 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 University, Austin, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West University and Central East Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.
West University
16%lower than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West University, Austin, TX is 28% lower than the median rent in Central East Austin, Austin, TX.
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1d ago
2408 Leon St, Austin, TX 78705
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$450–$1,830
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
4d ago
911 W 22nd St, Austin, TX 78705
1 bed
0 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2401 Longview St, Austin, TX 78705
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$3,430
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
West University apartment for rent in Austin
720 W 22nd St #1825, Austin, TX 78705
1 bed
1 bath
$669
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
West University house for rent in Austin
4 beds
3 baths
$12,250
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
West University house for rent in Austin
5 beds
3 baths
$9,975
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
West University house for rent in Austin
4 beds
3 baths
$9,300
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
West University house for rent in Austin
4 beds
3 baths
$9,300
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.House for rent
4d ago
2810 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,215
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
2 beds
2 baths
$1,924
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
2 beds
2 baths
$2,102
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
2812 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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 Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2800 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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 Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,215
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
2 beds
2 baths
$1,924
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
4d ago
2810 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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
1911 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX 78705
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,595
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 Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2812 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX 78705
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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 Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
910 West 26th Street, Austin, TX 78705
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,175–$1,350
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 Aug 18
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Frequently asked questions for West University, Austin, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the West University rental market.
How much is rent in West University?
The average rent in West University is $1,600 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West University?
Average rent prices in West University have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does West University rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West University is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West University?
To comfortably afford rent in West University, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).