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Average Rent in Austin, TX

283 apartment buildings, 3948 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 8 more available with Average Rent Pro

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Avg Rent

$1,651/mo

median $1,455

-13.3% vs last month

Cheapest

$681/mo

Patten East

Properties

283

tracked daily

Units

3948

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 283 properties in Austin, TX.

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Average rent trend, last 6 months

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$1,608
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Austin, TX $1,550$1,667$1,783$1,900 Apr 26May 26Jul 26Aug 26Oct 26

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Austin, TX Rent Prices

All 283 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.3 (154)

Patten East

2239 Cromwell Cir, Austin, TX 78741, USA

From $681/mo
Avg $959 46 units
#2 4 (79)

The Enclave Apartments

1005 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $694/mo as of Sep 10
Avg $731 4 units
#3 3.7 (73)

Bridge at South Point Apartments

6808 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $699/mo as of Oct 3
Avg $803 16 units
#4 2.9 (318)

District on La Frontera

2811 La Frontera Blvd, Austin, TX 78728, USA

From $715/mo
Avg $1,088 27 units
#5 4.1 (259)

The Lowell at Mueller

1200 Broadmoor Dr, Austin, TX 78723, USA

From $718/mo
Avg $955 38 units
#6 3.2 (609)

Copperline at Village Oaks Apartments

9811 Copper Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78729, USA

From $744/mo
Avg $1,058 86 units
#7 3.7 (75)

Windy Ridge

10910 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726, USA

From $755/mo
Avg $1,128 3 units

Rent & Price History by Building

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Patten East apartments in Austin, TX

Patten East

3.3 (154)

2239 Cromwell Cir, Austin, TX 78741, USA

From $681/mo
46 units
The Enclave Apartments apartments in Austin, TX

The Enclave Apartments

4 (79)

1005 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $694/mo prices as of Sep 10
4 units
Bridge at South Point Apartments apartments in Austin, TX

Bridge at South Point Apartments

3.7 (73)

6808 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745, USA

From $699/mo prices as of Oct 3
16 units
District on La Frontera apartments in Austin, TX

District on La Frontera

2.9 (318)

2811 La Frontera Blvd, Austin, TX 78728, USA

From $715/mo
27 units
The Lowell at Mueller apartments in Austin, TX

The Lowell at Mueller

4.1 (259)

1200 Broadmoor Dr, Austin, TX 78723, USA

From $718/mo
38 units
Copperline at Village Oaks Apartments apartments in Austin, TX

Copperline at Village Oaks Apartments

3.2 (609)

9811 Copper Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78729, USA

From $744/mo
86 units
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Austin, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Austin, TX is $1,651 per month, based on 3948 units across 283 apartment communities. Prices range from $681 at Patten East to $11,696 at 1155 Barton Springs.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,320/mo $744/mo 272
1 Bed $1,528/mo $681/mo 2027
2 Bed $1,838/mo $755/mo 1326
3 Bed $2,174/mo $805/mo 197
4 Bed $1,615/mo $1,025/mo 77
5 Bed $1,301/mo $1,085/mo 4

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Building Economics

How much do Austin, TX apartments earn?

The 59 buildings we can estimate generate about $32M in rental revenue per month ($379M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Asking / Leased Est. Occupancy Units
1.415 Colorado $1.6M/mo $5,464 / $5,195 97% 328
2.700 River $1.5M/mo $6,411 / $5,075 80% 377
3.Gallery at Domain $1.4M/mo $1,699 / $1,627 95% 903
4.The Catherine $1.2M/mo $3,715 / $4,269 94% 300
5.Residences at Saltillo $1.2M/mo $1,737 / $1,851 93% 692
54 more estimated buildings $25M/mo

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Austin, TX, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Austin, TX averages $1,528/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,838/mo. At the local median household income of $91,461, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Austin, TX at $1,655/mo. The current tracked market average runs 0% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Austin, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

Who employs renters in Austin

Demand in the Austin rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

  • Dell Technologies
  • Tesla
  • Oracle
  • Apple
  • IBM
  • Samsung Austin Semiconductor
  • Whole Foods Market

Mean one-way commute in Austin, TX is 24 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

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

$66,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,651/mo.

Comfortable income

$79,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($681/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.

Median household income in Austin, TX is $91,461 , about 15% above 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
Rent (market average) $1,651
Utilities $543
Groceries $502
Transportation $1,295
Healthcare $632
Other goods and services $1,011
Estimated total $5,634/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

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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Nearby cities in Texas

How Austin, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Austin, TX 30-Day Change Properties
Dallas, TX $1,531 -7% -20.5% 679
Addison, TX $1,685 +2% +0.7% 365
Houston, TX $1,954 +18% -12.7% 225
Irving, TX $1,901 +15% -9.5% 116
Arlington, TX $1,391 -16% +0.4% 65
Lewisville, TX $1,742 +6% +8.6% 59

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

The average rent in Austin, TX is $1,651 per month, based on 3948 units across 283 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Austin, TX?

The median asking rent in Austin, TX is $1,455 per month, computed from 3948 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,651/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Austin, TX?

The lowest available rent in Austin, TX starts at $681 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX?

1-bedroom apartments in Austin, TX average $1,528/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $681/mo across 2027 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX?

2-bedroom apartments in Austin, TX average $1,838/mo. Units start from $755/mo across 1326 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Austin, TX

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