Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
University of Texas Austin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Austin

$1,895/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Austin is $1,895 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Austin

186

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Austin rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Texas Austin, TX

Average rent prices in Austin have increased by 12% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Texas Austin, TX

Rent prices in Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Austin is $1,844, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Austin run $1,351 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,947.

Listings

Studio

$1,445

-

21%

1 bedroom

$1,383

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,972

-

5%

3 bedroom

$3,300

-

7%

4 bedroom

$6,800

-

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,445

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,383

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Texas 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.

Discover rentals in University of Texas Austin, TX

La Casita - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

La Casita

2900 Cole St, Austin, TX 78705

2 beds

1 bath

$799–$899

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.
2401 Manor Rd #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Upper Boggy Creek condo for rent in Austin

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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.
Stone Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Stone Hill Apartments

3205 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705

2 beds

2 baths

$1,199

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.
2613 Rogers Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rosewood apartment for rent in Austin

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

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.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Texas Austin, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Austin rental market.

How much is rent in Austin?

The average rent in Austin is $1,895 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Austin?

Average rent prices in Austin have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Austin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Austin is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Austin?

To comfortably afford rent in Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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