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Property type
Last updated on August 27, 2026
Average rent in
Austin, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 27, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Austin rent stands today
Austin, TX rent slipped 15.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,549/month. Renters today are paying $379 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,874/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Austin sits 19.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 3,139 total rentals offering a range of options across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Austin run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,275/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,950/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Circle C Ranch rents fell 50.1% year over year to $1,495/month across 17 rentals, marking a sharper decline than the citywide 15.7% drop. This steep local decline stands out in Austin, TX's broader rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Austin
$1,549/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Austin is $1,549 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $376 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Austin
3,139
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 16% 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 $1,448, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Austin run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,554.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | 3% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | 2% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 4% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 |  3% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin | $2,335 | |
Hancock | $1,995 | |
Montropolis | $1,666 | |
North Austin | $1,100 | |
North Burnet | $1,663 | |
North University | $1,100 | |
Riverside | $1,209 | |
West Oak Hill | $1,566 | |
West University | $1,450 | |
Zilker | $2,039 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,448 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,687 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $899 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$2,335
West University
Average rent
$1,450
North University
Average rent
$1,100
Montropolis
Average rent
$1,666
North Burnet
Average rent
$1,663
Hancock
Average rent
$1,995
Zilker
Average rent
$2,039
North Austin
Average rent
$1,100
Riverside
Average rent
$1,209
West Oak Hill
Average rent
$1,566
Apartments
Average rent
$1,448
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
5%
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
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 16% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,850
$1,962
7%$1,864
6%$1,720
3%$1,900
1%$1,495
1%$2,481
6%$1,825
8%$1,800
2%$1,700
5%$1,211
3%$1,522
34%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
10h ago
904 W 21st St, Austin, TX 78705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$212–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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
5h ago
2408 Leon St, Austin, TX 78705
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$450–$1,830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3506 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$500–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Austin
3 beds
2 baths
$29,500
$23,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Austin
5 beds
5 baths
$19,999
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Austin
2305 Barton Creek Blvd #29, Austin, TX 78735
4 beds
3.5 baths
$16,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$14,651
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
10h ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$658–$1,932
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$1,840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,114
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1600 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$1,679
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2500 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$892–$1,375
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1515 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,835
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,444–$1,932
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$1,840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,114
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 $1,549 per month as of August 22, 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 16% 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 $376 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Austin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Austin are North University ($1,100/mo), North Austin ($1,100/mo), and Riverside ($1,209/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?
December offers the best rental deals in Austin with the lowest rents of the year, while August sees peak pricing with roughly a 3% difference between the seasons. November and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand.
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 $1,088 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Austin was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,270.
- Kyle ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,220.
- Georgetown placed third with rent at $1,210.
The Least Expensive
- San Marcos was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,020.
- Cedar Park ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,150.
- Pflugerville & Round Rock tied for third with rents both at $1,180.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Austin had the largest rent price decline, falling 16.4% since this time last year.
- Kyle was second with rent decreasing 14.7%.
- San Marcos saw rent drop 14.3%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Austin had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 4.5%.
- Round Rock ranked as second with rent falling 1.7%.
- Cedar Park placed third with rent decreasing 0.9%.
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.