Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Round Rock, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Round Rock, TX rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,773/month. Renters today are paying $73 more per month on average than last year despite a modest month-over-month decline of 0.6%.

  • Round Rock sits 6.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 248 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Round Rock rent for $979/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,142/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,498/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,945/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. The bedroom distribution shows 3-bedrooms as the largest segment at 37.9% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Creek Bend rents fell 60.1% year over year to $1,797/month across 14 rentals, and Walsh Ranch declined 52.6% to $1,658/month with 18 rentals. These declines contrast with the overall citywide rent increase and show localized market shifts in Round Rock.

Median rent

Median rent in Round Rock

$1,773/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Round Rock is $1,773 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $127 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Round Rock

248

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Round Rock rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,458, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Round Rock run $1,167 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,511.

Listings

Studio

$979

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,142

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,498

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,945

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$979

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,498

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$1,773
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Round Rock, TX is 21% lower 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
Utilities8% higher

Discover rentals in Round Rock, TX

1705 Cushing Park Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1705 Cushing Park Drive

1705 Cushing Park Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

1 bed

1 bath

$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.
Chandler Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.2

Very good

Chandler Creek Apartments

2700 N A W Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$1,800

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.
1720 Rawhide Loop - Photo 1 of 1

1m ago

Chisholm Valley South house for rent in Round Rock

2 beds

2 baths

$999

Price dropped $300Fees 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.
1603 Onion Creek - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

1603 Onion Creek

1603 Onion Creek Village Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

2 beds

1 bath

$999

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 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 $1,773 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Round Rock?

Average rent prices in Round Rock have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Round Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Round Rock is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $127 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Round Rock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Round Rock are Palm Market Center ($1,300/mo), Kensington Place ($1,312/mo), and South Creek ($1,395/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?

November offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Round Rock, with the lowest competition and more negotiating power with landlords. March sees the highest competition but potentially better selection, while August typically has the highest rents of the year.

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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