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Rental Market Trends in Austin, TX

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

$1,407/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Austin, TX Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Austin, TX is $1,407 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Austin rent prices are 14% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Austin average $1,204 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Austin average $1,407 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Austin average $1,839 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Austin average $2,433 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,204/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,407/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,839/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,433/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,372/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,388/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,895/month
1,588 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,685/month
2,391 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,563/month
594 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,314/month
971 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,110/month
1,484 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,582/month
2,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,497/month
840 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,730/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,318/month
1,548 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,350/month
1,833 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Austin, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $38 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Austin, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Austin, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin?

Based on current rent prices, Heritage Hills, Georgian Acres and Coronado Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heritage Hills
$760/month
570 Sq Ft
Georgian Acres
$771/month
569 Sq Ft
Coronado Hills
$956/month
683 Sq Ft
North Lamar
$1,006/month
686 Sq Ft
South Manchaca
$1,017/month
584 Sq Ft
Parker Lane
$1,025/month
663 Sq Ft
St Johns
$1,043/month
673 Sq Ft
Hunter's Chase
$1,049/month
699 Sq Ft
Westgate
$1,052/month
633 Sq Ft
Northwest Hills
$1,056/month
645 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin?

Based on current rent prices, Rainey Street, Warehouse District and Wooldridge Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rainey Street
$3,857/month
822 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$3,548/month
808 Sq Ft
Wooldridge Square
$3,454/month
739 Sq Ft
Sixth Street District
$3,251/month
742 Sq Ft
Northshore Austin
$3,218/month
816 Sq Ft
Market District
$3,195/month
781 Sq Ft
Lost Creek
$3,137/month
844 Sq Ft
Uptown Austin
$3,019/month
710 Sq Ft
Duncan Park
$2,966/month
751 Sq Ft
West End
$2,760/month
787 Sq Ft

Which Austin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Austin with the most apartments available are North Austin, Northwest Austin and South Austin .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Austin
$1,331/month
699 Sq Ft
Northwest Austin
$1,373/month
730 Sq Ft
South Austin
$1,391/month
706 Sq Ft
East Austin
$1,963/month
727 Sq Ft
Midtown Austin
$1,475/month
683 Sq Ft
South Central Austin
$2,015/month
731 Sq Ft
East Riverside-Oltorf
$1,579/month
706 Sq Ft
Riverside
$1,491/month
697 Sq Ft
Wells Branch
$1,207/month
691 Sq Ft
Southwest Austin
$1,640/month
761 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Austin, TX?

Because the average rent in Austin is $1,407, you’ll want to make about $4,690 per month or $56,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Austin, TX is 4.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Austin is 3.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,204 - $2,433. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 5.0% less for transportation.

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Austin, TX

36,366 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Austin, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Austin, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Heritage Hills

Austin, TX

Rainey Street

Austin, TX

Studio
$775/month
$2,205/month
One Bedroom
$951/month
$3,275/month
Two Bedroom
$1,324/month
$7,068/month
Three Bedroom
$1,619/month
$12,260/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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