Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Round Rock, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Round Rock, TX rent slipped 10.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,651/month. Renters today are paying $157 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Round Rock sits 14.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 250 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Round Rock rent for about $1,030/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,165/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,499/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,950/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,400/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Behrens Ranch saw rents fall 50.1% year over year to $1,495/month across 12 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 10.8% drop. This represents a localized cooldown in that neighborhood compared to the broader Round Rock market.

Median rent

Median rent in Round Rock

$1,651/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Round Rock is $1,651 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $279 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Round Rock

250

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Round Rock run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,030

2%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,165

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,499

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,950

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,400

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,030

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,165

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,651
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,815
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Round Rock, TX is 9% 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
Utilities9% 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

Apartment for rent

Park Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Park Plaza

829 Park Place Cir, Round Rock, TX 78681

1–2 beds

1 bath

$665–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Chandler Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.8

Very good

Chandler Creek Apartments

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

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$1,550

Apartment for rent

1607 Onion Creek - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

1607 Onion Creek

1607 Onion Creek Village Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664

2 beds

1 bath

$999

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 $1,651 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Round Rock?

Average rent prices in Round Rock have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Round Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Round Rock is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $279 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Round Rock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Round Rock are Kensington Place ($1,306/mo), Stoney Brook ($1,363/mo), and Palm Market Center ($1,379/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 $66,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Round Rock average around $1,260/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,620/month. Both sizes have come down from last year, with one-bedrooms dropping 6.9% and two-bedrooms falling 4.9% year over 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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