Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Zilker, Austin, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Zilker
$1,986/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Zilker is $1,986 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $56 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Zilker
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Zilker rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Zilker, Austin, TX
Average rent prices in Zilker have decreased by 1% 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 $1,942, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Zilker run $1,891 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,615.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 | No Change | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,885 |  2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,575 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $7,900 | 2% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bouldin Creek | $1,590 | |
Downtown Austin | $2,552 | |
Old West Austin | $1,762 | |
South Lamar | $1,424 | |
South River City | $1,586 | |
St Edwards | $1,427 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,942 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,072 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,550 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
Bouldin Creek
Average rent
$1,590
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$2,552
Old West Austin
Average rent
$1,762
South Lamar
Average rent
$1,424
South River City
Average rent
$1,586
St Edwards
Average rent
$1,427
Apartments
Average rent
$1,942
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,072
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
7%
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
3%higher than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Zilker, Austin, TX is 25% higher than the median rent in Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX.
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3h ago
1501 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,625
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Available Jul 29
4d ago
1329 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$1,229
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5d+ ago
2406 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Zilker house for rent in Austin
4 beds
4.5 baths
$11,000
House for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Verified
1401 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,649–$4,663
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Zilker condo for rent in Austin
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
1515 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,317–$3,438
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
1515 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,317–$3,438
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1401 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,649–$4,663
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,598
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,101
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,120
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,044
Condo for rent
Available Apr 22
1d ago
Verified
1515 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,317–$3,438
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1307 Kinney Ave #120, Austin, TX 78704
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Verified
1515 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,317–$3,438
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1401 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,649–$4,663
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,120
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,044
Condo for rent
Available Apr 22
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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 $1,986 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Zilker?
Average rent prices in Zilker have decreased by 1% 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 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $56 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 $79,000/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).