# The James on South First cuts one apartment’s listed rent by $106 a month

> The listed monthly rent changed from $1,339 to $1,233 in Austin, TX. The change is 7.9%.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

Verified local price report

The listed monthly rent changed from $1,339 to $1,233 in Austin, TX. The change is 7.9%.

By Average Rent · Published Oct 26, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC · Updated Oct 26, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC

Original observed change

↓ $106/mo

Percentage change

7.9%

We confirmed 1 price change at this building. The table records each original comparison and its observation dates.

These are listed asking prices. Availability and lease terms can change. Check the current listing before you apply.

Unit 0616: observed monthly asking rent

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Asking rent changed from $1,339 to $1,233.

Steps connect recorded observations. Prices between checks are not independently confirmed.

## Original evidence

Original before and after observations for each apartment| Apartment | Before | After | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Unit 0616](https://average-rent.com/rent-watch/unit/413/?unit=0616%7CA1)12-month term | $1,339Oct 24, 2026, 7:10 AM UTC | $1,233Oct 25, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC | Cut: $1067.9% |

## Current status

- Unit 0616: Still listed · $1,233/mo

Last observation: Oct 26, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC

[View The James on South First and its current listings](https://average-rent.com/city/austin-tx/the-james-on-south-first-austin-tx/)

## Local context

This report describes one building in Austin, TX. Its original comparison sample included 1564 listings across 102 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 26, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC