Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Zilker, Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Zilker

$2,003/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Zilker is $2,003 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $103 more per month.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Zilker

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Zilker rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Zilker, Austin, TX

Average rent prices in Zilker have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Zilker, Austin, TX

Rent prices in Zilker vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Zilker is $1,964, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Zilker run $1,982 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,627.

Listings

Studio

$1,317

1%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,963

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,650

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,740

No Change

27%

4 bedroom

$12,348

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,317

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,963

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,740

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,348

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Zilker and Bouldin Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Zilker

Median rent price$2,003
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,585
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Zilker, Austin, TX is 26% higher than the median rent in Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in Zilker, Austin, TX

Bouldin Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Bouldin Creek Apartments

1329 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,399

Price drop

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5d+ ago

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Barton Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Barton Ridge Apartments

1501 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,625

Chimney Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8

Very good

Chimney Park Apartments

2406 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704

1 bed

1 bath

$1,049–$1,199

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Frequently asked questions for Zilker, Austin, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Zilker rental market.

How much is rent in Zilker?

The average rent in Zilker is $2,003 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Zilker?

Average rent prices in Zilker have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Zilker rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Zilker is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $103 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Zilker?

To comfortably afford rent in Zilker, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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