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Bastrop, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,341

Population

12,519

Renter Mix

42% Rent

A rural reprieve that’s convenient to Downtown Austin

Historic Charming Up-and-Coming

Situated about 35 outside of Austin, Bastrop features an inviting and historic Main Street and a large number of outdoor and indoor attractions within its borders. The city itself is a popular stop for many on their drive to Austin, but Bastrop has so much character that it should be a destination city in itself. You’ll find buzzing local restaurants and convenient shopping centers on either side of the Colorado River. Fisherman’s Park and Ferry Park provide spectacular views of the water and plenty of space to enjoy the Texas weather.

Bastrop has grown rapidly in recent years, thanks to a large push by the community to liven up the Main St. district. There’s been a large number of Hollywood hits filmed in and around Bastrop, no doubt because of its Texas charm. Austin may be close, but you might not need to venture far from your apartment in this up-and-coming town.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$72,395

Average: $90,627

Education

3,342

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,979

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Bastrop has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bastrop, TX is $1,342 for one bedroom, $1,546 for two bedrooms, and $2,126 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bastrop has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,342/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$2,262/month
1,894 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,756/month
1,354 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Founders Classical Academy-Bastrop

Public

Grades K-8

226 Students

COLONY OAKS EL

Public

Grades PK-5

822 Students

Bastrop Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

781 Students

Bluebonnet Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

763 Students

Mina Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

785 Students

Founders Classical Academy-Bastrop

Public

Grades K-8

226 Students

Bastrop Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

929 Students

Bastrop Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

929 Students

Gateway School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Colorado River Collegiate Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

236 Students

Bastrop High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,621 Students

Genesis High School

Public

Grades 9-12

145 Students

Gateway School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bastrop State Park
  • McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.