Cedar Park

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Cedar Park, TX

Area Guide

On the outskirts of Austin, Cedar Park delivers the ideal blend of suburban life and urban excitement.

Suburban Quiet Family-Friendly Commuters Music

Located 16 miles northwest of Austin, Texas, Cedar Park combines suburban comfort with easy access to big-city amenities. Current rental options include apartment communities throughout the area, with average rents at $1,280 for one-bedroom units and $1,649 for two-bedroom homes. The rental market has experienced recent changes, with most unit types showing modest decreases, while four-bedroom properties have increased 22.3% year-over-year.

Cedar Park's neighborhoods each offer their own appeal. The Brushy Creek area provides access to hiking and biking trails, while the district surrounding the H-E-B Center puts entertainment right at your doorstep. The city maintains numerous parks and green spaces, including Veterans Memorial Park and Elizabeth Milburn Park.

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy professional hockey games at the H-E-B Center, where the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League play their home games. The venue also hosts the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League. Originally established in 1887, Cedar Park has grown from its historic roots, preserving pieces of its past like the Cedar Park Depot while embracing modern development. The area is served by the Leander Independent School District, with several elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the community.

Explore the City

Outdoor trails run throughout Cedar Park.

Cedar Park's lakes attract kayakers and water lovers.

Take the train to nearby Austin.

Life in Cedar Park is relaxed and laid-back.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Cedar Park, TX is $1,009 for a studio, $1,177 for one bedroom, $1,524 for two bedrooms, and $1,853 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Park has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,177/month
745 Sq Ft
House
$2,443/month
2,173 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,011/month
1,630 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,692/month
1,620 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cedar Park, TX is 5.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cedar Park is 19.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,009 - $1,853. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 8.1% more for utilities, and 7.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

2

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Deer Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

674 Students

Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

817 Students

Charlotte Cox Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

659 Students

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

560 Students

Cypress Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

528 Students

Cedar Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,286 Students

Artie L Henry Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,254 Students

Running Brushy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,052 Students

Vista Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,646 Students

Cedar Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,952 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Austin Steam Train
  • Great Hills Park
  • Balcones District Park
  • Bull Creek Greenbelt
  • Garey Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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Restaurants

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The Austin area might well be the best place in the world for food. The folks in Austin love new and exciting and daring cuisines from around the world, while the surrounding Texas culture enjoys a strong tradition of American and Southwestern food, and part of that tradition means big portions and rich flavor. When you combine those two approaches to the culinary arts, you get an area where you can't walk a few blocks without passing one of the best restaurants in the world.

Smokey Mo's is one of the best spots to visit in the area for traditional barbecue. Obviously, the brisket is what you want to try if you want great barbecue, but you could throw a dart at the menu and come away with something filling and delicious. Mo's has turkey legs as soft as lukewarm butter and some of the best chicken in Texas.

If you're up for something a little more international, Thamnak Thai offers a wide variety of amazing Asian dishes at some pretty fair prices. Check out their curry selection if you have a taste for heat. One of the best has to be Gaeng Sap-bpa-rot. If you can't pronounce it, just point. This dish comes with pineapple, bell pepper and meat of your choice in red curry and coconut milk.

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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 November 2025.