Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Average rent in
Austin, TX
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,800. This is -5%, or $99, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,800
2%Total rentals
9,594
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Austin, TX is $1,800. This is -5%, or $99, 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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,734. A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX costs about $1,491 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,900. Houses for rent in Austin, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,350.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,513 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,990 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,512 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,580 | No Change | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin | $3,104 | |
East Cesar Chavez | $2,079 | |
Hancock | $1,868 | |
Johnston Terrace | $1,745 | |
Montropolis | $1,667 | |
North Burnet | $1,860 | |
North University | $1,295 | |
Old West Austin | $2,119 | |
Rmma | $2,304 | |
West University | $1,650 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,734 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $878 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,513
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,512
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Austin
Average rent
$3,104
West University
Average rent
$1,650
East Cesar Chavez
Average rent
$2,079
Hancock
Average rent
$1,868
North Burnet
Average rent
$1,860
North University
Average rent
$1,295
Old West Austin
Average rent
$2,119
Montropolis
Average rent
$1,667
Rmma
Average rent
$2,304
Johnston Terrace
Average rent
$1,745
Apartments
Average rent
$1,734
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$878
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
5%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, TX is 1% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
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$1,825
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$2,800
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$1,695
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$1,747
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$1,767
6%Last year
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$1,189
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$1,914
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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
5d+ ago
Garrison Park apartment for rent in Austin
2500 West William Cannon Drive #607E2, Austin, TX 78745
Studio
0 baths
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
3d ago
4922 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$485–$829
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6119 Valiant Cir, Austin, TX 78749
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$488–$1,009
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10204 Autumn Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78748
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
RMMA apartment for rent in Austin
4619 N Interstate 35 #257, Austin, TX 78722
2 beds
1 bath
$535
Apartment for rent
4h ago
300 E 30th St, Austin, TX 78705
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$595–$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8214 8214 N Interstate Hwy 35 SVRD SB, Austin, TX 78753
Studio
1 bath
$625–$835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Austin
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
2d ago
1430 Frontier Valley Dr Ofc, Austin, TX 78741
2 beds
2 baths
$95,500
House for rent
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
7h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3515 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$702–$2,329
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
8701 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78729
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$802–$2,363
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8600 N Fm 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,048–$2,293
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
404 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$6,018
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
13201 Legendary Dr, Austin, TX 78727
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$2,509
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
7h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
9100 Brown Ln, Austin, TX 78754
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,139–$2,541
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2500 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,943
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1071 Clayton Ln, Austin, TX 78723
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,494
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
8225 N Fm 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$921–$3,605
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
5005 E Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78653
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$999–$2,530
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
824 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
Studio
1 bath
$699–$1,114
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2450 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,240
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
8701 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78729
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$802–$2,363
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8600 N Fm 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,048–$2,293
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1515 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11119 Alterra Pkwy, Austin, TX 78758
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$5,133
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5400 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$952–$2,751
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 $1,125 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Austin was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,510.
- Kyle ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,440.
- Leander placed third with rent at $1,230.
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 $1,160.
- Round Rock placed third with rent at $1,200.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- San Marcos had the largest rent price decline, falling 9.4% since this time last year.
- Round Rock was second with rent decreasing 9.1%.
- Leander saw rent drop 8.9%, making it third.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Round Rock had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 1.6%.
- San Marcos saw rent drop 0.9%, making it second.
- Cedar Park, Georgetown & Leander tied for third with rents all decreasing 0.8%.
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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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.