Last updated September 27, 2026

Average Rent in Austin, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 90 apartment communities in Austin, TX. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$2,582/mo

Lowest Available

$699/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

480

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Austin, TX

478 listed units across 49 buildings offering studio units in Austin, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $88/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
The Bowie	Unit 3407, C2	$15,000	$10,396	$4,604
The Waller	Unit 135	$8,279	$4,783	$3,496
The Quincy	Unit 2417, B4	$4,426	$3,800	$626
Bridge at Turtle Creek	Unit 522, B11	$2,010	$1,450	$560
Hanover Brazos Street	Unit 14, 12mo lease	$4,014	$3,481	$533
Residences at Saltillo	Unit 3-1220, A	$2,177	$1,654	$523
Corazon	Unit 27, a2	$2,428	$1,958	$470
Residences at Saltillo	Unit 2-1319, A0	$2,211	$1,747	$464

See today's prices on all 480 listed units

Rent by Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Compare average rent across Austin, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Downtown Austin	$4,287	▲ $9	$995	24	437
South Lamar	$2,504	▼ $10	$699	34	431
Windsor Park	$2,174	▼ $58	$738	13	248
University of Texas at Austin	$2,103	▲ $68	$1,025	4	68
Govalle	$2,078	▼ $7	$659	18	396
Windsor Road	$2,061	▲ $42	$1,019	7	46
Johnston Terrace	$1,967	▲ $71	$1,338	3	66
Westlake Oaks Executive Park	$1,897	▲ $131	$1,234	4	59
St. Johns	$1,849	▼ $49	$1,299	1	23
Cherrywood	$1,788	▼ $93	$1,384	2	25
Northwest Hills	$1,767	▲ $64	$1,398	1	12
North Austin Civic Association	$1,725	▼ $71	$1,003	8	220
Triangle State	$1,668	▲ $5	$1,251	2	21
Avery Ranch-Lakeline	$1,621	▲ $87	$996	4	33
Four Points	$1,595	▼ $48	$1,369	1	11
Village At Western Oaks	$1,584	▼ $32	$1,270	1	17
Crestview	$1,541	▼ $20	$950	2	19
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,521	▲ $39	$682	36	664
Jollyville	$1,520	▼ $48	$815	21	337
Gracy Woods	$1,514	-	$1,270	1	26
Slaughter Creek	$1,509	▼ $28	$969	11	301
South Austin	$1,472	▲ $32	$699	25	362
Bluff Springs	$1,415	▲ $12	$826	19	344
Willow Run	$1,410	▼ $57	$760	3	64
Milwood	$1,342	▲ $19	$911	4	51

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Austin, TX?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $2,582 per month across 90 apartment communities and 480 available units.

The most affordable option is Soco At Alpine starting at $699/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,582/mo.

Prices range from $699 to $15,316 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 85 units are currently listed.

Austin, TX Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
March 2026	$1,988	-	12
April 2026	$1,900	-$88	54
May 2026	$1,935	+$35	76
June 2026	$2,024	+$89	80
July 2026	$2,022	-$2	88
August 2026	$1,974	-$48	91
September 2026	$1,950	-$24	92

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.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Austin, TX

Studio

$2,582

from $699 · 480 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Austin, TX

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Soco At Alpine	$699/mo	$699/mo	1	2.9
Bridge at South Point Apartments	$749/mo	$749/mo	1	3.7
Windsor Commons	$750/mo	$750/mo	1	4.6
The Collection Lady Bird Lake	$829/mo	$829/mo	1	2.9
Centennial Place Apartments	$850/mo	$850/mo	1	3.7
Bridge at Turtle Creek	$850/mo	$951/mo	4	3.7
MAA East Austin	$858/mo	$867/mo	4	4.3
Artisan at South Lamar	$915/mo	$920/mo	2	3.5
The Social Apartments	$940/mo	$957/mo	13	3
Marq on Burnet	$950/mo	$1,180/mo	5	4.2
Bridge at Monarch Bluffs Apartments	$959/mo	$1,015/mo	5	4.2
Mariposa Flats	$999/mo	$1,034/mo	5	4.3
Overture Arboretum	$1,000/mo	$1,000/mo	2	4.6
Alma Woodward	$1,000/mo	$1,000/mo	2	4.5
DK Riata	$1,000/mo	$1,000/mo	1	4.4
Villages at the Domain	$1,003/mo	$1,228/mo	4	3.6
Wilder	$1,013/mo	$1,167/mo	2	4.1
Cannon South Apartments	$1,040/mo	$1,065/mo	2	4.5
Marquis Lakeline Station	$1,051/mo	$1,051/mo	1	3.9
Tramor at the Hills	$1,065/mo	$1,065/mo	1	4.7
44 South	$1,088/mo	$1,195/mo	3	3.9
Residences at Saltillo	$1,099/mo	$1,273/mo	17	3.6
Prospect	$1,128/mo	$1,173/mo	4	4.3
The Sondery	$1,144/mo	$1,456/mo	7	4.6
Windsor South Lamar	$1,145/mo	$2,091/mo	21	3.4
1155 Barton Springs	$1,155/mo	$5,674/mo	72	4.5
Gallery at Domain	$1,168/mo	$1,280/mo	5	3.5
The Marquis at Brushy Creek	$1,183/mo	$1,183/mo	1	4
SOFI at 6311 Apartments	$1,200/mo	$1,329/mo	4	4.5
The Standard at Domain Northside Apartments	$1,215/mo	$1,285/mo	10	3.7
Windsor South Congress Apartments	$1,217/mo	$1,217/mo	1	4.5
Platform	$1,218/mo	$1,324/mo	2	3.7
Residences at the Domain	$1,226/mo	$1,226/mo	1	3.2
Windsor Burnet Apartments	$1,229/mo	$1,438/mo	17	4
The Prescott Apartments	$1,237/mo	$1,252/mo	2	3.5
The Martingale	$1,257/mo	$1,257/mo	1	4.1
Retreat at Barton Creek	$1,260/mo	$1,371/mo	9	4
Eleven by Windsor	$1,268/mo	$1,268/mo	1	4.2
Bell South Lamar Apartments	$1,275/mo	$1,275/mo	2	4.4
The 704	$1,286/mo	$1,320/mo	3	4.4
Lakeshore Pearl	$1,287/mo	$1,586/mo	6	4
Edison Austin Apartments	$1,295/mo	$1,383/mo	4	4
Fivetwo at Highland	$1,299/mo	$1,455/mo	4	4.3
Bridge at The Kenzie	$1,304/mo	$1,405/mo	3	3.8
South Lamar Village	$1,330/mo	$1,330/mo	1	3.8
Atlas Eastside	$1,338/mo	$1,367/mo	10	4.1
Perch	$1,373/mo	$1,385/mo	5	4.2
Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth \| Austin Apartments	$1,395/mo	$1,395/mo	1	4.7
The Met	$1,424/mo	$1,547/mo	4	4.5
Woodwillow Townhomes	$1,430/mo	$1,453/mo	2	4.2
The Shoal	$1,449/mo	$1,525/mo	10	4.2
Alexan Braker Pointe	$1,460/mo	$1,474/mo	4	4.2
Barton Hills Apartments	$1,468/mo	$1,468/mo	1	4.4
Corazon	$1,471/mo	$1,979/mo	19	4.2
The Guthrie	$1,479/mo	$1,536/mo	6	4.7
Trailhead East	$1,493/mo	$1,658/mo	5	4.6
SoCo on the Lake	$1,495/mo	$1,495/mo	2	4
Marq Uptown	$1,500/mo	$1,627/mo	3	4.8
Alloy	$1,518/mo	$1,548/mo	3	4.2
Eastpoint	$1,530/mo	$1,615/mo	2	4.5
Sabina	$1,565/mo	$1,565/mo	1	3.8
Alexan Riverside	$1,565/mo	$1,578/mo	2	4.4
Elan East Apartments	$1,569/mo	$1,609/mo	2	4.6
The Weaver	$1,600/mo	$1,600/mo	1	3.8
Lamar Union	$1,635/mo	$1,635/mo	1	3.9
The Arnold	$1,673/mo	$1,683/mo	3	3.7
Eastside Station	$1,704/mo	$1,704/mo	1	4.3
Cole Apartments	$1,777/mo	$1,777/mo	1	4.4
Rivette Tower	$1,808/mo	$1,909/mo	8	4.5
E6	$1,893/mo	$1,893/mo	1	4.5
The Waller	$1,894/mo	$3,362/mo	15	4.5
AMLI South Shore	$1,987/mo	$1,987/mo	1	4
AMLI North Park	$1,994/mo	$2,066/mo	7	4.1
Water Marq	$2,026/mo	$2,026/mo	1	-
Alexan Waterloo	$2,044/mo	$2,044/mo	1	4.5
The Bowie	$2,056/mo	$2,078/mo	2	3.6
SEVEN Apartments	$2,160/mo	$3,443/mo	36	3.6
Whitley Apartments	$2,248/mo	$2,295/mo	6	4.6
The Quincy	$2,429/mo	$2,628/mo	3	4.4
Gables Republic Square	$2,528/mo	$2,693/mo	2	4.7
Trailhead	$2,635/mo	$2,635/mo	1	4.2
Hanover Brazos Street	$2,750/mo	$6,137/mo	14	4.7
415 Colorado	$3,005/mo	$3,025/mo	2	4.9
7East	$3,323/mo	$3,323/mo	1	4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Austin, TX

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

The average rent in Austin, TX is $2,582 per month as of September 2026, based on 480 units across 90 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Austin, TX?

The current average rent in Austin, TX is $2,582/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Austin, TX?

The most affordable apartment in Austin, TX is Soco At Alpine with units starting at $699/mo.

How many apartments are available in Austin, TX?

There are 480 units available across 90 apartment communities in Austin, TX.

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

$103,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,582/mo.

Comfortable income

$124,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($699/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.

Median household income in Austin, TX is $91,461 , about 26% below 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,582	daily refresh
Utilities	$543	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$502	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,295	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$632	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,011	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$6,565/mo	$78,781/year

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

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.

Texas Rent Trends

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Austin, TX Neighborhood Rent Map

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US-wide rent comparison

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