Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Round Rock, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Round Rock, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,769/month. Renters today are paying $59 less per month on average than last year, after a peak of $1,925/month in August 2024.

  • Round Rock sits 9.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 229 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Round Rock rent for $959/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,198/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,602/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,045/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,499/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,199/month compared to $1,532/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lake Forest and Round Rock West saw rents fall by 80.0% and 61.4% year over year to $1,450 and $1,449/month respectively, while Dove Creek declined by 48.2%. These steep local declines contrast with the broadly flat citywide market.

Median rent

Median rent in Round Rock

$1,769/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Round Rock is $1,769 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $181 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Round Rock

229

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Round Rock rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Round Rock, TX

Average rent prices in Round Rock have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Round Rock, TX

Rent prices in Round Rock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Round Rock is $1,532, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Round Rock run $1,201 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,632.

Listings

Studio

$959

1%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,198

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,602

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,045

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,499

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$959

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,198

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,602

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Round Rock, 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 Round Rock, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Round Rock and Austin Round Rock Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.

Round Rock

Median rent price$1,769
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,634
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Round Rock, TX is 8% higher than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

Cost of living in Round Rock, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% lower
Groceries14% lower
Health7% lower
Housing8% lower
Transportation15% lower
Utilities9% higher

Discover rentals in Round Rock, TX

1705 Cushing Park Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

1705 Cushing Park Drive

1705 Cushing Park Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Park Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Park Plaza

829 Park Place Cir, Round Rock, TX 78681

1–2 beds

1 bath

$665–$963

Apartment for rent

1603 Onion Creek - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

1603 Onion Creek

1603 Onion Creek Village Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,100

Apartment for rent

1607 Onion Creek - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.8

Very good

1607 Onion Creek

1607 Onion Creek Village Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Round Rock, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Round Rock rental market.

How much is rent in Round Rock?

The average rent in Round Rock is $1,769 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Round Rock?

Average rent prices in Round Rock have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Round Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Round Rock is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $181 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Round Rock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Round Rock are South Creek ($1,429/mo), Siena ($1,442/mo), and Palm Market Center ($1,450/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Round Rock?

To comfortably afford rent in Round Rock, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Round Rock?

Round Rock, Texas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 3.2% and two-bedrooms declining 7.3%.

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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