Placemakr Downtown Austin
710 E 3rd St,
Austin, TX 78701
$1,174 - $3,025
Studio - 2 Beds
Situated in the heart of the city, Downtown Austin is the city’s core business, historic, and entertainment district. Downtown Austin is home to the Texas State Capitol as well as several of Austin’s renowned cultural and nightlife districts. Downtown contains the infamous Sixth Street, West Sixth Street, Red River Cultural District, Warehouse District, Rainey Street, and Second Street.
There are a wide variety of rentals available in Downtown, including plenty of luxury apartments in high-rise buildings. Renting in Downtown Austin is desirable for its convenience to all that makes Austin the beloved, weird place it is. Residents enjoy walkable and bikeable access to a host of diverse museums, galleries, bars, music venues, restaurants, food trucks, and offices. Nestled alongside the Colorado River, Downtown is also convenient to all kinds of outdoor recreation on Lady Bird Lake, from fishing to stand-up paddleboarding and everything in between.
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Austin is $2,028 for a studio, $2,817 for one bedroom, $4,479 for two bedrooms, and $9,315 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Austin has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Studio
506 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,028/month
Average Rent
1 BR
793 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,817/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,287 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,479/month
Average Rent
3 BR
2,069 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$9,315/month
Average Rent
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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.