Verified local price report
The James on South First cuts one apartment’s listed rent by $429 a month
The listed monthly rent changed from $2,306 to $1,877 in Austin, TX. The change is 18.6%.
By Average Rent · Published Oct 9, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC · Updated Oct 9, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
Original observed change
↓ $429/mo
Percentage change
18.6%
We confirmed 11 price changes at this building. The table records each original comparison and its observation dates.
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Original evidence
| Apartment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 113212-month term | $1,916Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,877Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $392.0% |
| Unit 091212-month term | $2,306Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,877Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $42918.6% |
| Unit 031512-month term | $1,412Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,386Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $261.8% |
| Unit 082612-month term | $1,308Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,282Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $262.0% |
| Unit 082312-month term | $1,362Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,336Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $261.9% |
| Unit 042312-month term | $1,412Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,386Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $261.8% |
| Unit 092212-month term | $1,916Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,877Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $392.0% |
| Unit 023212-month term | $1,916Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,877Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $392.0% |
| Unit 012312-month term | $1,401Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,336Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $654.6% |
| Unit 062712-month term | $1,496Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,599Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Increase: $1036.9% |
| Unit 072312-month term | $1,362Oct 7, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC | $1,336Oct 8, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC | Cut: $261.9% |
Current status
Unit 1132: Still listed · $1,877/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0912: Still listed · $1,877/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0315: Still listed · $1,386/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0826: Still listed · $1,282/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0823: Still listed · $1,336/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0423: Still listed · $1,386/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0922: Still listed · $1,877/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0232: Still listed · $1,877/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0123: Still listed · $1,336/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0627: Still listed · $1,599/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Unit 0723: Still listed · $1,336/mo
Last observation: Oct 9, 2026, 7:51 AM UTC
Local context
This report describes one building in Austin, TX. Its original comparison sample included 0 listings across 0 buildings. Limited recent comparisons prevent a broad city trend claim.
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Update history and method
We compare the same identified apartment, price basis, and lease term. Independent repeat checks confirm the prices. Large changes need an additional check. The original record remains available when a listing changes.
- Updated Oct 9, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC