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Average Rent in Austin, TX & Rent Trends
What is the average rent in Austin, TX?
The average listed apartment rent in Austin, TX is $1,777 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 5,758 priced apartments in 273 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 2, 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 273 apartment communities in Austin, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.
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Market Average
$1,777/mo
Lowest Available
$649/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
273
tracked daily
Units Listed
5758
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Austin, TX
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Austin | $3,622 | ▼ $267 | $733 | 28 | 576 |
| Westlake Oaks Executive Park | $3,371 | ▼ $78 | $2,170 | 1 | 8 |
| Cherrywood | $2,379 | ▲ $189 | $1,150 | 7 | 136 |
| Northwest Hills | $2,190 | ▲ $19 | $1,821 | 1 | 17 |
| Windsor Road | $2,127 | ▼ $27 | $1,165 | 9 | 59 |
| St. Johns | $2,017 | ▲ $161 | $1,299 | 1 | 39 |
| Govalle | $1,986 | ▼ $76 | $1,140 | 14 | 335 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Austin, TX?
As of November 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $1,777 per month across 273 apartment communities and 5758 available units.
The most affordable option is Verde Apartments starting at $649/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,393/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,637/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,992/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,286/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,585/mo, a 5-bedroom averages $1,289/mo.
Prices range from $649 to $28,764 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 1042 units are currently listed.
Austin, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $1,956 | - | 27 |
| April 2026 | $1,738 | -$218 | 131 |
| May 2026 | $1,764 | +$26 | 172 |
| June 2026 | $1,792 | +$28 | 177 |
| July 2026 | $1,772 | -$20 | 212 |
| August 2026 | $1,757 | -$15 | 218 |
| September 2026 | $1,743 | -$14 | 224 |
| October 2026 | $1,647 | -$96 | 218 |
| November 2026 | $1,623 | -$24 | 239 |
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 Austin, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Austin, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Apartments | $649/mo | $894/mo | 51 | 3.2 |
| Windy Ridge | $649/mo | $1,234/mo | 6 | 3.7 |
| Patten East | $694/mo | $1,079/mo | 18 | 3.3 |
| The Lowell at Mueller | $702/mo | $958/mo | 40 | 4.1 |
| MAA East Austin | $733/mo | $1,085/mo | 15 | 4.3 |
| Hillside Creek | $740/mo | $868/mo | 19 | 3.4 |
| Foxwood | $749/mo | $905/mo | 24 | 3.6 |
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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
$71,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,777/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/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 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
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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) | $1,777 |
| Utilities | $543 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $1,295 |
| Healthcare | $632 |
| Other goods and services | $1,011 |
| Estimated total | $5,760/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
Google Search Trends for Austin, TX Apartments
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