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Average Rent in Jollyville & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 18 apartment communities in Jollyville, Austin, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,708/mo
▼ 3.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$990/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
18
tracked daily
Units Listed
146
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Jollyville
53 listed units across 8 buildings offering 2 bed units in Jollyville dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $54/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy | Unit 223, A3 | $2,198 | $1,998 | $200 |
| The Arbors at Tallwood | Unit 018 | $1,579 | $1,395 | $184 |
| Hardrock Canyon Apartments | Unit 1414, The Kings | $1,896 | $1,809 | $87 |
| Hardrock Canyon Apartments | Unit 1623, The Kings | $1,691 | $1,604 | $87 |
| Hardrock Canyon Apartments | Unit 1624, The Kings | $1,741 | $1,654 | $87 |
| Hardrock Canyon Apartments | Unit 1633, The Kings | $1,736 | $1,649 | $87 |
| Hardrock Canyon Apartments | Unit 2014, The Kings | $1,761 | $1,674 | $87 |
| Hardrock Canyon Apartments | Unit 1614, The Kings | $1,833 | $1,747 | $86 |
Jollyville vs Austin, TX Average
Jollyville is cheaper the Austin, TX average by $266/mo (13%). The citywide average is $1,974/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jollyville?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Jollyville is $1,708 per month across 18 apartment communities and 146 available units. Rents have decreased $49 (3.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Village Oaks Apartments starting at $990/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,708/mo.
Prices range from $990 to $3,410 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 43 units are currently listed.
Jollyville Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,603 | - | 10 |
| May 2026 | $1,580 | -$23 | 14 |
| June 2026 | $1,626 | +$46 | 14 |
| July 2026 | $1,601 | -$25 | 18 |
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jollyville
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jollyville
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Oaks Apartments | $990/mo | $1,130/mo | 9 | 3.1 |
| Great Hills | $1,140/mo | $1,240/mo | 16 | 4 |
| High Oaks Apartment Homes | $1,160/mo | $1,272/mo | 12 | 3.5 |
| Northland at the Arboretum | $1,165/mo | $1,261/mo | 11 | 3.6 |
| Stonelake at the Arboretum | $1,275/mo | $1,698/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
| The Arbors at Tallwood | $1,345/mo | $1,370/mo | 12 | 4.3 |
| Madison at the Arboretum | $1,510/mo | $1,510/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,708/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($990/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Jollyville is $91,461 , about 12% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jollyville
Overall prices in Jollyville 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 Jollyville's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,708 |
| Utilities | $543 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $1,295 |
| Healthcare | $632 |
| Other goods and services | $1,011 |
| Estimated total | $5,691/mo |
Population
967,862
Median household income
$91,461
Census median rent
$1,655/mo
Rent as % of income
29.0%
Median age
34.5
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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