Last updated May 21, 2026

Average Rent in Austin, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 159 apartment communities in Austin, TX. Updated daily.

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

Market Average

$1,772/mo

▲ +4.7% from last month

Lowest Available

$686/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

159

tracked daily

Units Listed

1661

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Compare average rent across Austin, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	From	Properties	Units
Downtown Austin	$3,221	$1,029	25	499
Windsor Road	$2,501	$1,195	5	59
South Lamar	$2,467	$799	25	421
Windsor Park	$2,199	$1,150	11	268
Govalle	$1,970	$878	14	389
North Austin Civic Association	$1,879	$929	5	75
University of Texas at Austin	$1,828	$940	4	84
Northwest Hills	$1,824	$1,288	1	9
Four Points	$1,786	$1,349	1	14
Johnston Terrace	$1,776	$1,049	2	49
St. Johns	$1,745	$1,296	1	22
Westlake Oaks Executive Park	$1,723	$1,314	2	34
Triangle State	$1,628	$1,099	2	27
Jollyville	$1,595	$805	13	194
Crestview	$1,552	$950	2	18
Willow Run	$1,506	$1,268	1	49
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,479	$799	15	411
Avery Ranch-Lakeline	$1,442	$943	4	30
Bluff Springs	$1,404	$686	12	185
South Austin	$1,384	$799	14	181
Cherrywood	$1,384	$1,384	1	1
Austin 78748	$1,381	$922	9	241
Milwood	$1,297	$987	4	78

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Austin, TX?

As of May 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $1,772 per month across 159 apartment communities and 1661 available units. Rents have increased $88 (4.7%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Capitol Crossing starting at $686/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,772/mo.

Prices range from $686 to $5,838 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 221 units are currently listed.

Austin, TX Rent Price History

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Austin, TX

1 Bed

$1,772

from $686 · 1661 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Austin, TX

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Capitol Crossing	$686/mo	$694/mo	3	3.6
Logan's Mill	$788/mo	$788/mo	1	3.8
The Collection Lady Bird Lake	$805/mo	$862/mo	3	2.9
Great Hills	$805/mo	$923/mo	19	4
Bainbridge Apartments	$819/mo	$1,032/mo	8	3.3
Terrace Cove	$829/mo	$910/mo	7	3.5
Mia Riverside	$849/mo	$890/mo	16	3.9
Grace Woods	$850/mo	$955/mo	46	3.8
Bridge at South Point Apartments	$869/mo	$928/mo	7	3.7
MAA East Austin	$878/mo	$997/mo	18	4.3
Alma Woodward	$899/mo	$999/mo	3	4.5
Urban Oaks Apartments	$899/mo	$966/mo	3	4
Bridge at Turtle Creek	$900/mo	$1,154/mo	9	3.7
Saddle Creek & The Cove	$922/mo	$1,047/mo	36	4.3
Easton Hills	$929/mo	$929/mo	3	4.2
Residences at the Domain	$929/mo	$989/mo	2	3.2
Marquis Lakeline Station	$943/mo	$993/mo	3	3.9
Vibe on Riverside	$949/mo	$999/mo	2	3
Foxwood	$980/mo	$1,119/mo	18	3.6
Artisan at South Lamar	$985/mo	$1,100/mo	7	3.5
Villas at Stone Oak Ranch	$987/mo	$1,077/mo	31	3.8
Marquis Parkside	$992/mo	$1,039/mo	5	4.2
Stony Creek Apartments	$999/mo	$1,143/mo	9	4.4
The Marquis at Brushy Creek	$1,003/mo	$1,076/mo	3	4
Stassney at SoCo	$1,006/mo	$1,032/mo	4	3.2
Arboretum Oaks	$1,020/mo	$1,113/mo	2	3.9
Brixton South Shore	$1,050/mo	$1,103/mo	7	3.9
Iron Rock Ranch	$1,050/mo	$1,226/mo	12	3.8
Jewel Apartment Homes	$1,051/mo	$1,059/mo	2	4.1
Marquis at Barton Trails	$1,054/mo	$1,303/mo	4	4.4
Cortland Onion Creek	$1,057/mo	$1,141/mo	4	4.6
Austin Midtown	$1,080/mo	$1,143/mo	2	4.2
The Arts Apartments At South Austin	$1,098/mo	$1,098/mo	4	4.1
The Martingale	$1,104/mo	$1,300/mo	17	4.1
Skyline at Barton Creek	$1,114/mo	$1,378/mo	21	4.2
Camden Shadow Brook Apartments	$1,121/mo	$1,217/mo	27	4.1
Debut SoCo	$1,126/mo	$1,559/mo	21	4.3
Park at Summers Grove Apartments	$1,130/mo	$1,130/mo	4	4.7
The Sondery	$1,134/mo	$1,624/mo	29	4.6
The Rowan at Southwest Austin	$1,141/mo	$1,263/mo	3	4.7
Hardrock Canyon Apartments	$1,149/mo	$1,338/mo	7	3.7
Mosaic at Mueller Luxury Apartments	$1,150/mo	$1,622/mo	18	3.1
Marquis SoCo	$1,150/mo	$1,306/mo	4	4.2
Madison at the Arboretum	$1,155/mo	$1,193/mo	4	3.9
The Bennett	$1,158/mo	$1,401/mo	3	4.6
Bridge at Southpark Landing Apartments	$1,160/mo	$1,248/mo	7	4.5
Mariposa Flats	$1,160/mo	$1,302/mo	11	4.3
The James on South First	$1,167/mo	$1,168/mo	4	4.3
Wilder	$1,169/mo	$1,322/mo	7	4.1
South Lamar Village	$1,187/mo	$1,217/mo	2	3.8
The Avery	$1,188/mo	$1,291/mo	5	4.5
6th Street West Apartments Austin	$1,195/mo	$1,195/mo	1	4.9
Windsor South Congress Apartments	$1,197/mo	$1,202/mo	2	4.5
Oak Park Apartments	$1,199/mo	$1,316/mo	10	4.1
Cortland Southpark Terraces	$1,200/mo	$1,276/mo	6	4.3
Cortland Bluff Springs	$1,200/mo	$1,250/mo	2	4.4
The Arbors at Tallwood	$1,209/mo	$1,260/mo	2	4.3
Bridge at Canyon View	$1,250/mo	$1,250/mo	1	4.3
Soco At Alpine	$1,250/mo	$1,250/mo	6	2.9
SOFI at 6311 Apartments	$1,255/mo	$1,665/mo	23	4.5
Marquis at Great Hills	$1,258/mo	$1,357/mo	5	4.1
Bellrock La Frontera	$1,268/mo	$1,396/mo	39	4.3
MAA Sunset Valley	$1,283/mo	$1,401/mo	3	4.4
Bexley SoCo	$1,284/mo	$1,373/mo	5	3.7
Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments	$1,286/mo	$1,323/mo	14	4
Marquis at Caprock Canyon	$1,288/mo	$1,486/mo	3	4.1
The Grove Apartments	$1,295/mo	$1,295/mo	1	4
The Willows Apartments	$1,299/mo	$1,299/mo	7	4.1
Bridge at Mesa Verde	$1,299/mo	$1,412/mo	27	4.2
Reserve at the Arboretum	$1,305/mo	$1,597/mo	8	4.4
Crescent	$1,310/mo	$1,720/mo	30	4.1
Landmark at Barton Creek	$1,314/mo	$1,478/mo	20	4.1
Trillium Terrace	$1,330/mo	$1,478/mo	3	4.4
The Brodie	$1,331/mo	$1,438/mo	3	4.3
Mueller Crossing	$1,349/mo	$1,349/mo	1	3.7
The Everett	$1,349/mo	$1,471/mo	5	4.8
Alloy	$1,349/mo	$1,780/mo	24	4.2
Marquis at Treetops	$1,354/mo	$1,573/mo	4	4.4
Marquis at Ladera Vista	$1,356/mo	$1,436/mo	3	4.3
Windsor Burnet Apartments	$1,358/mo	$1,358/mo	1	4
The Wyatt	$1,391/mo	$1,495/mo	4	4.9
Fivetwo at Highland	$1,407/mo	$1,674/mo	13	4.3
Tree Apartments	$1,411/mo	$1,589/mo	16	3.6
Gallery at Domain	$1,421/mo	$1,583/mo	19	3.5
Marq on Burnet	$1,428/mo	$1,572/mo	4	4.2
Cadena at the Falls	$1,432/mo	$1,659/mo	13	4.6
SoCo on the Lake	$1,439/mo	$1,439/mo	1	4
Retreat at Barton Creek	$1,450/mo	$1,557/mo	9	4
Barton Creek Landing	$1,461/mo	$1,539/mo	2	3.5
44 South	$1,469/mo	$1,575/mo	6	3.9
Townhollow Apartments	$1,475/mo	$1,561/mo	4	3.9
Lenox 7th	$1,488/mo	$1,915/mo	27	4.6
DK Riata	$1,504/mo	$1,670/mo	4	4.4
Platform	$1,514/mo	$1,770/mo	30	3.7
West Koenig Flats Apartment Homes	$1,542/mo	$1,767/mo	5	4.4
The Shoal	$1,599/mo	$1,599/mo	1	4.2
The Guthrie	$1,627/mo	$1,884/mo	9	4.7
Barton Hills Apartments	$1,630/mo	$1,792/mo	11	4.4
Groves South Lamar	$1,646/mo	$1,746/mo	17	4.3
Regents West at 26th	$1,650/mo	$1,650/mo	8	4
Eastside Station	$1,657/mo	$1,852/mo	5	4.3
Alexan Riverside	$1,660/mo	$1,797/mo	13	4.4
Windsor South Lamar	$1,668/mo	$1,668/mo	1	3.4
Lakeshore Pearl	$1,669/mo	$1,937/mo	16	4
Elan East Apartments	$1,673/mo	$1,843/mo	4	4.6
Eleven by Windsor	$1,678/mo	$1,749/mo	12	4.2
SYNC at Mueller	$1,681/mo	$1,761/mo	22	3.3
7East	$1,686/mo	$1,822/mo	9	4.3
AMLI Eastside	$1,691/mo	$2,005/mo	28	4.3
The Clark	$1,702/mo	$2,602/mo	6	4.3
Aura Thirty2	$1,702/mo	$2,058/mo	24	3.7
Sabina	$1,720/mo	$1,821/mo	6	3.8
Residences at Saltillo	$1,724/mo	$1,964/mo	31	3.6
Bridge at The Blockyard	$1,726/mo	$2,151/mo	3	4.4
Windsor on the Lake	$1,727/mo	$2,142/mo	14	3.5
Lamar Union	$1,734/mo	$1,997/mo	6	3.9
The 704	$1,736/mo	$1,848/mo	5	4.4
The Weaver	$1,745/mo	$1,979/mo	7	3.8
Eastpoint	$1,755/mo	$1,966/mo	30	4.5
Windsor Commons	$1,758/mo	$1,961/mo	26	4.6
Trailhead East	$1,780/mo	$1,952/mo	11	4.6
Bridge at The Kenzie	$1,795/mo	$1,935/mo	8	3.8
AMLI 300	$1,824/mo	$2,039/mo	11	3.8
Avenir Apartments	$1,840/mo	$2,505/mo	15	4.5
Corazon	$1,847/mo	$2,058/mo	13	4.2
AMLI on Aldrich	$1,873/mo	$1,995/mo	7	4.1
Gibson Flats Apartments	$1,873/mo	$2,035/mo	13	4.7
Marq Uptown	$1,912/mo	$2,002/mo	7	4.8
Westerly 360	$1,925/mo	$2,089/mo	4	4.4
Coldwater Luxury Apartments	$1,930/mo	$2,114/mo	18	4.1
Elle West Ave	$1,934/mo	$2,086/mo	9	4
The Arnold	$1,947/mo	$2,021/mo	12	3.7
Whitley Apartments	$1,952/mo	$2,276/mo	5	4.6
AMLI South Shore	$1,994/mo	$2,222/mo	21	4
The Emma Browning	$1,999/mo	$2,338/mo	9	4.2
Boulevard at Town Lake	$2,055/mo	$2,135/mo	11	4.3
AMLI Branch Park	$2,084/mo	$2,451/mo	10	4.1
Solomon	$2,105/mo	$2,438/mo	19	4.4
Hanover Brazos Street	$2,112/mo	$2,563/mo	21	4.7
AMLI North Park	$2,141/mo	$2,445/mo	12	4.1
AMLI at Mueller	$2,157/mo	$2,240/mo	5	3.9
E6	$2,174/mo	$2,304/mo	8	4.5
The Grand at the Domain	$2,261/mo	$2,478/mo	5	4
Water Marq	$2,320/mo	$2,390/mo	4	-
AMLI Downtown	$2,328/mo	$2,648/mo	16	3.9
The Quincy	$2,347/mo	$2,794/mo	13	4.4
Northshore Apartments	$2,357/mo	$2,915/mo	30	4.2
404 Rio Grande	$2,372/mo	$2,625/mo	5	4.4
Alexan Waterloo	$2,372/mo	$2,745/mo	18	4.5
Rivette Tower	$2,437/mo	$2,706/mo	13	4.5
Gables Republic Square	$2,484/mo	$2,752/mo	12	4.7
Hanover Republic Square	$2,545/mo	$2,918/mo	14	4.7
Cole Apartments	$2,623/mo	$2,623/mo	1	4.4
The Bowie	$2,719/mo	$3,068/mo	14	3.6
AMLI on 2nd	$2,818/mo	$3,233/mo	12	4.1
Sienna at the Thompson	$2,855/mo	$3,218/mo	6	4
Ashton Austin	$3,056/mo	$3,509/mo	12	4.1
415 Colorado	$3,725/mo	$3,970/mo	3	4.9
Residences at 6G	$4,425/mo	$4,956/mo	7	4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Austin, TX

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

The average rent in Austin, TX is $1,772 per month as of May 2026, based on 1661 units across 159 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Austin, TX?

Rent in Austin, TX has increased $88 (4.7%) over the past month. The current average is $1,772/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Austin, TX?

The most affordable apartment in Austin, TX is Capitol Crossing with units starting at $686/mo.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin, TX averages $1,772/mo, with prices starting at $686/mo across 1661 available units.

How many apartments are available in Austin, TX?

There are 1661 units available across 159 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

$71,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,772/mo.

Comfortable income

$85,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($686/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.

Median household income in Austin, TX is $91,461 , about 8% 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,772	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	$5,755/mo	$69,061/year

Population

967,862

Median household income

$91,461

Census median rent

$1,655/mo

Rent as % of income

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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