Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Average rent in
Austin, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Austin, TX rent fell 15.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,555/month. Renters today are paying $335 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,874/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Austin sits 20.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 3,649 total rentals offering a range of options across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Austin run around $1,171/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,280/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,638/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,400/month while apartments sit at $1,485/month. Apartments make up 70.2% of the rental inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mlk 183 rents rose 35.4% year over year to $2,431/month across 29 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 15.1%. This neighborhood's increase shows localized demand amid broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Austin
$1,555/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Austin is $1,555 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $395 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Austin
3,649
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Austin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Austin, TX
Average rent prices in Austin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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
Austin, TX
Rent prices in Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Austin is $1,485, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Austin run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,171 | 1% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,280 |  2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,637 | 2% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | 4% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin | $2,708 | |
Hancock | $1,840 | |
Montropolis | $1,626 | |
North Austin | $1,099 | |
North Burnet | $1,735 | |
North University | $1,200 | |
Riverside | $1,438 | |
West Oak Hill | $1,589 | |
West University | $1,495 | |
Zilker | $1,985 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,485 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $908 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,171
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,637
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$2,708
West University
Average rent
$1,495
North Burnet
Average rent
$1,735
North University
Average rent
$1,200
Montropolis
Average rent
$1,626
Riverside
Average rent
$1,438
North Austin
Average rent
$1,099
Zilker
Average rent
$1,985
Hancock
Average rent
$1,840
West Oak Hill
Average rent
$1,589
Apartments
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$908
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Austin, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Austin and Austin Round Rock Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.
Austin
20%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 2% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,965
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7%$2,295
17%$1,795
6%$1,795
5%$1,619
7%$1,257
3%$1,781
37%Cost of living in Austin, 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 & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 5% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Austin, TX
5d+ ago
Garrison Park apartment for rent in Austin
2500 W William Cannon Dr #607E2, Austin, TX 78745
Studio
0 baths
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3506 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$500–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9209 Northgate Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
1–2 beds
1 bath
$500–$1,099
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
St. Johns apartment for rent in Austin
1 bed
1 bath
$100,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Austin
3 beds
2 baths
$29,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Austin
5 beds
5 baths
$19,999
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
700 River St #C1PH, Austin, TX 78701
3 beds
3.5 baths
$17,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$1,840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$658–$2,079
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1515 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,985
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1600 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$1,679
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$1,840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,444–$1,932
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Austin, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Austin rental market.
How much is rent in Austin?
The average rent in Austin is $1,555 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Austin?
Average rent prices in Austin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Austin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Austin is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Austin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Austin are North Austin ($1,099/mo), North University ($1,200/mo), and Riverside ($1,438/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Austin?
To comfortably afford rent in Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Austin?
Austin's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,600 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the Texas capital's competitive rental market across different apartment sizes.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Austin Metro Report
The Zumper Austin Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Texas one bedroom median rent was $1,107 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Austin was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,420.
- Kyle ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,290.
- Georgetown placed third with rent at $1,250.
The Least Expensive
- San Marcos was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,050.
- Pflugerville ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,170.
- Cedar Park placed third with rent at $1,180.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Kyle had the largest rent price decline, falling 14% since this time last year.
- San Marcos was second with rent decreasing 13.2%.
- Round Rock saw rent drop 8.3%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Cedar Park had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 6.3%.
- Georgetown ranked as second with rent falling 5.3%.
- Austin placed third with rent decreasing 4.1%.
About
The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.