Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 7, 2025
Average rent in
Austin, TX
Last updated on December 7, 2025
Last updated on December 7, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,818. This is -6%, or $107, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,818
3%Total rentals
9,746
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,818. This is -6%, or $107, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
Austin, TX
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Austin, TX
The monthly rent for an apartment in Austin, TX is $1,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX costs about $1,487 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,969. Houses for rent in Austin, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,295.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,504 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,527 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 |  4% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,585 | 1% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin | $3,089 | |
East Cesar Chavez | $2,001 | |
Hancock | $1,917 | |
North Burnet | $1,807 | |
North University | $1,290 | |
Old West Austin | $2,118 | |
Riverside | $1,612 | |
Rmma | $2,293 | |
West University | $1,775 | |
Zilker | $2,033 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,910 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $870 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,585
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,504
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,527
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$3,089
West University
Average rent
$1,775
North Burnet
Average rent
$1,807
East Cesar Chavez
Average rent
$2,001
Rmma
Average rent
$2,293
Riverside
Average rent
$1,612
North University
Average rent
$1,290
Old West Austin
Average rent
$2,118
Hancock
Average rent
$1,917
Zilker
Average rent
$2,033
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,910
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
Compare rent prices in Austin, TX to other cities
Median rent prices in Austin, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
Austin
6%lower than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 9% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
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Cost of living in
Austin, TX
The overall cost of living in Austin, TX is 3% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 8% lower |
Groceries | 3% lower |
Health | 1% lower |
Housing | 4% higher |
Transportation | 5% lower |
Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Austin, TX
1d ago
10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
101 E 33rd St, Austin, TX 78705
1–3 beds
0–2 baths
$500–$1,500
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5d+ ago
RMMA apartment for rent in Austin
4619 N Interstate 35 #257, Austin, TX 78722
2 beds
1 bath
$535
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Southeast Austin apartment for rent in Austin
3801 Black Granite Drive #1, Austin, TX 78744
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
2d ago
8300 North Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78753
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$1,225
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Austin
12166 Metric Boulevard #2004, Austin, TX 78758
1 bed
1 bath
$695
$640
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5d+ ago
Upper Boggy Creek house for rent in Austin
2605 Oaklawn Avenue #NA, Austin, TX 78722
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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Available Dec 4
5d+ ago
West University apartment for rent in Austin
720 W 22nd St #1825, Austin, TX 78705
1 bed
1 bath
$669
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1430 Frontier Valley Drive, Austin, TX 78741
2 beds
2 baths
$95,500
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5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
705 River Street #A9-47, Austin, TX 78701
1 bed
1 bath
$46,710
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Rosewood apartment for rent in Austin
1900 Alexander Ave #B8-38, Austin, TX 78722
2 beds
2 baths
$30,447
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
46 Rainey St #A7-27, Austin, TX 78701
1 bed
1 bath
$28,406
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
606 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
3 beds
3 baths
$27,275
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
606 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
3 beds
3 baths
$27,273
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
2 beds
2 baths
$22,136
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Austin apartment for rent in Austin
606 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
2 beds
2 baths
$22,131
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
11h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$979–$1,114
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Lane, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,240
Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
8533 Riverstone Drive, Austin, TX 78724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334–$2,104
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8801 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,313
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6107 East Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78741
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$2,711
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8701 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78729
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$769–$2,238
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8225 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX 78726
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$4,009
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2500 East William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,943
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12151 North Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78753
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,334
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9100 Brown Lane, Austin, TX 78754
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,139–$2,153
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8801 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,313
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8701 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78729
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$769–$2,238
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5005 East Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78653
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$999–$2,530
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8225 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX 78726
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$4,009
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$979–$1,114
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Lane, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,240
Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
8533 Riverstone Drive, Austin, TX 78724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334–$2,104
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8801 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,313
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6107 East Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78741
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$2,711
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8701 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78729
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$769–$2,238
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8225 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX 78726
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$4,009
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5005 East Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78653
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$999–$2,530
Apartment for rent
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 $1,132 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Kyle was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,530.
- Austin ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,470.
- Leander placed third with rent at $1,290.
The Least Expensive
- Pflugerville was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,100.
- San Marcos ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,200.
- Round Rock placed third with rent at $1,210.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Round Rock had the largest rent price decline, falling 12.3% since this time last year.
- Pflugerville was second with rent decreasing 8.3%.
- Cedar Park saw rent drop 6.7%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Round Rock had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 6.2%.
- Austin saw rent drop 3.3%, making it second.
- Cedar Park placed third with rent decreasing 3.1%.
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.
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