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Average Rent in Downtown Austin & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Downtown Austin?

The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Austin is $3,622 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 576 priced apartments in 28 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 4, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 28 apartment communities in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Downtown Austin Avery Ranch-Lakeline Bluff Springs Cherrywood Crestview East Riverside - Oltorf Four Points Govalle Gracy Woods Johnston Terrace Jollyville Milwood North Austin Civic Association Northwest Hills
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

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Market Average

$3,622/mo

Lowest Available

$733/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

28

tracked daily

Units Listed

576

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Downtown Austin vs Austin, TX Average

Downtown Austin is more expensive than the Austin, TX average by $1,843/mo (104%). The citywide average is $1,779/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downtown Austin?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Downtown Austin is $3,622 per month across 28 apartment communities and 576 available units.

The most affordable option is MAA East Austin starting at $733/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,891/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,039/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,752/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $8,168/mo.

Prices range from $733 to $26,343 per month. The most common price point is the $5,200+ range, where 67 units are currently listed.

Downtown Austin Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
March 2026 $2,684 - 9
April 2026 $2,920 +$236 25
May 2026 $3,119 +$199 26
June 2026 $3,343 +$224 27
July 2026 $3,459 +$116 29
August 2026 $3,414 -$45 28
September 2026 $3,436 +$22 29
October 2026 $3,316 -$120 28
November 2026 $3,027 -$289 28

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Downtown Austin

Studio
$1,891
from $733 · 64 units
1 Bed
$3,039
from $943 · 323 units
2 Bed
$4,752
from $1,109 · 164 units
3 Bed
$8,168
from $1,019 · 25 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Downtown Austin

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
MAA East Austin $733/mo $1,085/mo 15 4.3
Regency Apartments $975/mo $1,168/mo 6 2
Camden Downtown $1,019/mo $1,265/mo 8 4
The Shoal $1,333/mo $1,537/mo 12 4.2
Eleven by Windsor $1,347/mo $1,905/mo 7 4.2
The Quincy $1,419/mo $2,707/mo 24 4.4
AMLI Eastside $1,708/mo $2,094/mo 30 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Downtown Austin

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What is the average rent in Downtown Austin?
The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Austin is $3,622 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 576 priced apartments in 28 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Downtown Austin?
The apartment listings we track in Downtown Austin range from $733 to $26,343 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Downtown Austin?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Downtown Austin. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Austin?
Studio apartments average $1,891 per month across 64 priced listings in Downtown Austin. Listed rents range from $733 to $2,927 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Austin?
1-bedroom apartments average $3,039 per month across 323 priced listings in Downtown Austin. Listed rents range from $943 to $5,965 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Austin?
2-bedroom apartments average $4,752 per month across 164 priced listings in Downtown Austin. Listed rents range from $1,109 to $19,185 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Austin?
3-bedroom apartments average $8,168 per month across 25 priced listings in Downtown Austin. Listed rents range from $1,019 to $26,343 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Downtown Austin?
The 1-bedroom average is $3,039 per month across 323 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $4,752 across 164 listings, $1,713 (56.4%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Downtown Austin?
MAA East Austin has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $733 per month. We track 15 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

How many apartment listings do you track in Downtown Austin?
We track 576 priced units at 28 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Downtown Austin?
We have recorded rent data on 219 days from March 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Downtown Austin. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Downtown Austin?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Downtown Austin rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Downtown Austin?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$145,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,622/mo.

Comfortable income

$174,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($733/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.

Median household income in Downtown Austin is $91,461 , about 47% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Downtown Austin

Overall prices in Downtown Austin 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 Downtown Austin's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $3,622
Utilities $543
Groceries $502
Transportation $1,295
Healthcare $632
Other goods and services $1,011
Estimated total $7,605/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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