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Rental Market Trends in Austin, TX

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

$1,387/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $1,387 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Austin more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Austin, you can expect to pay about $1,203 per month for a studio, $1,387 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,810 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,398 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,203/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,387/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,810/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,398/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,360/month
524 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,402/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,746/month
1,559 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,445/month
2,350 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,546/month
581 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,309/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,505/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,682/month
1,743 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,441/month
802 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,627/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,327/month
1,562 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,729/month
1,957 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Austin, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4%, which averages out to $54 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Austin, TX
Last Updated April 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
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% 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 Tanglewood Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heritage Hills
$858/month
575 Sq Ft
Georgian Acres
$866/month
573 Sq Ft
Tanglewood Estates
$896/month
690 Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$901/month
649 Sq Ft
Salem Walk
$928/month
610 Sq Ft
Coronado Hills
$931/month
671 Sq Ft
Los Indios
$945/month
674 Sq Ft
North Lamar
$969/month
670 Sq Ft
Tanglewood Forest
$979/month
637 Sq Ft
Village Oaks
$980/month
659 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rainey Street
$3,690/month
684 Sq Ft
Rainey Street District
$3,690/month
684 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$3,446/month
814 Sq Ft
Wooldridge Square
$3,436/month
748 Sq Ft
Congress Avenue District
$3,291/month
793 Sq Ft
Sixth Street District
$3,248/month
758 Sq Ft
2nd Street District
$3,175/month
830 Sq Ft
Northshore Austin
$3,085/month
815 Sq Ft
Seaholm District
$3,064/month
807 Sq Ft
Market District
$3,053/month
783 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 Northeast Austin .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Austin
$1,350/month
705 Sq Ft
Northwest Austin
$1,413/month
738 Sq Ft
Northeast Austin
$1,259/month
719 Sq Ft
Southeast Austin
$1,354/month
727 Sq Ft
East Austin
$1,939/month
723 Sq Ft
South Austin
$1,315/month
704 Sq Ft
Midtown Austin
$1,514/month
692 Sq Ft
South Central Austin
$2,049/month
724 Sq Ft
East Riverside-Oltorf
$1,586/month
715 Sq Ft
Riverside
$1,514/month
708 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 $1,387, you’ll want to make about $4,623 per month or $55,476 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 $1,203 - $2,398. 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

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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
$2,186/month
One Bedroom
$951/month
$2,985/month
Two Bedroom
$1,330/month
$5,824/month
Three Bedroom
$1,636/month
$9,871/month
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Austin, TX 78741

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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 February 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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