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Average Rent in Austin, TX

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Austin, TX is $1,759 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 5,798 priced apartments in 268 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 12, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

268 apartment buildings, 5798 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. 8 building guides have protected prices with Average Rent Pro

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Avg Rent

$1,759/mo

median $1,497

+4.4% vs last month

Cheapest

$649/mo

Verde Apartments

Properties

268

tracked daily

Units

5798

available now

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 268 properties in Austin, TX.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 6 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,677
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Austin, TX $1,500$1,633$1,767$1,900 MayJulAugOctNov

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Austin, TX Rent Prices

All 268 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.2 (172)

Verde Apartments

2310 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741, USA

From $649/mo
Avg $892 50 units
#2 3.7 (75)

Windy Ridge

10910 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726, USA

From $649/mo
Avg $1,234 6 units
#3 3.3 (154)

Patten East

2239 Cromwell Cir, Austin, TX 78741, USA

From $694/mo
Avg $1,032 18 units
#4 4 (79)

The Enclave Apartments

1005 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $694/mo as of Sep 10
Avg $731 4 units
#5 4.1 (259)

The Lowell at Mueller

1200 Broadmoor Dr, Austin, TX 78723, USA

From $696/mo
Avg $956 39 units
#6 3.7 (73)

Bridge at South Point Apartments

6808 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $699/mo as of Oct 3
Avg $803 16 units
#7 4.3 (96)

MAA East Austin

1150 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

From $733/mo
Avg $1,085 15 units

Rent & Price History by Building

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Verde Apartments apartments in Austin, TX

Verde Apartments

3.2 (172)

2310 Wickersham Ln, Austin, TX 78741, USA

From $649/mo
50 units
Windy Ridge apartments in Austin, TX

Windy Ridge

3.7 (75)

10910 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726, USA

From $649/mo
6 units
Patten East apartments in Austin, TX

Patten East

3.3 (154)

2239 Cromwell Cir, Austin, TX 78741, USA

From $694/mo
18 units
The Enclave Apartments apartments in Austin, TX

The Enclave Apartments

4 (79)

1005 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $694/mo prices as of Sep 10
4 units
The Lowell at Mueller apartments in Austin, TX

The Lowell at Mueller

4.1 (259)

1200 Broadmoor Dr, Austin, TX 78723, USA

From $696/mo
39 units
Bridge at South Point Apartments apartments in Austin, TX

Bridge at South Point Apartments

3.7 (73)

6808 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $699/mo prices as of Oct 3
16 units
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Austin, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Austin, TX is $1,759 per month, based on 5798 units across 268 apartment communities. Prices range from $649 at Verde Apartments to $26,343 at Residences at 6G.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,380/mo $733/mo 457
1 Bed $1,622/mo $649/mo 2951
2 Bed $1,977/mo $649/mo 1927
3 Bed $2,313/mo $1,019/mo 332
4 Bed $1,579/mo $999/mo 100
5 Bed $1,289/mo $1,035/mo 4

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Building Economics

How much do Austin, TX apartments earn?

The 62 buildings we can estimate generate about $34M in rental revenue per month ($410M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Asking / Leased Est. Occupancy Units
1.415 Colorado $1.6M/mo $5,601 / $5,012 97% 328
2.700 River $1.6M/mo $6,200 / $5,314 78% 377
3.AMLI South Shore $1.3M/mo $2,507 / $3,181 93% 450
4.Gallery at Domain $1.3M/mo $1,645 / $1,480 96% 903
5.Residences at Saltillo $1.2M/mo $1,726 / $1,854 91% 692
57 more estimated buildings $27M/mo

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Austin, TX, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Austin, TX averages $1,622/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $1,977/mo. At the local median household income of $91,461, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Austin, TX at $1,655/mo. The current tracked market average runs 6% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Austin, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

Who employs renters in Austin

Demand in the Austin rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

  • Dell Technologies
  • Tesla
  • Oracle
  • Apple
  • IBM
  • Samsung Austin Semiconductor
  • Whole Foods Market

Mean one-way commute in Austin, TX is 24 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$70,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,759/mo.

Comfortable income

$84,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($649/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.

Median household income in Austin, TX is $91,461 , about 8% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Austin, TX

Overall prices in Austin, TX runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Austin, TX's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,759
Utilities $543
Groceries $502
Transportation $1,295
Healthcare $632
Other goods and services $1,011
Estimated total $5,742/mo

Population

967,862

Median household income

$91,461

Census median rent

$1,655/mo

Census rent burden

29.0%

Median age

34.5

Mean commute

24 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Texas

How Austin, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Austin, TX 30-Day Change Properties
Dallas, TX $1,525 -13% +0.9% 711
Addison, TX $1,653 -6% -2.6% 367
Houston, TX $1,910 +9% +5.2% 246
Irving, TX $1,591 -10% +6% 143
Arlington, TX $1,396 -21% -0.7% 83
Garland, TX $1,443 -18% -1% 62

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Austin, TX is $1,759 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 5,798 priced apartments in 268 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Austin, TX?

The median asking rent in Austin, TX is $1,497 per month, computed from 5798 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,759/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Austin, TX?

The lowest available rent in Austin, TX starts at $649 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX?

1-bedroom apartments in Austin, TX average $1,622/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $649/mo across 2951 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX?

2-bedroom apartments in Austin, TX average $1,977/mo. Units start from $649/mo across 1927 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Austin, TX

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