Kyle

The Waterleaf Community has a rural country vibe in Kyle.
At the center of Kyle's downtown is the Downtown Kyle Park.
Fergus Park is a shaded park in the Plum Hills community.
Krug Activity Center is the former city hall of Kyle.
Kyle's new public library has all of the amenities of large libraries.

Kyle, TX Area Guide

Fast-growing and ideally located, just 15 minutes from Austin

Great Location Park Space History Fast-Growing

Located in Texas Hill Country, Kyle sits 21 miles southwest of Austin, combining small-town atmosphere with suburban convenience. This growing community offers diverse housing options, from apartment communities to single-family homes.

Kyle's location along Interstate 35 provides easy access for commuters while offering distinctive local features like Lake Kyle and the citywide trail system, The Vybe. The Hays Consolidated Independent School District serves the area, and Texas State University is just seven miles away. Outdoor recreation opportunities include the Blanco River on the western edge of town, while the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center preserves local history in the renowned author's childhood home. From 2000 to 2020, Kyle's population grew from 5,000 to more than 45,000 residents, reflecting its appeal while maintaining its close-knit community feel.

Explore the City

Fergus Park is a shaded park in the Plum Hills community.

Krug Activity Center is the former city hall of Kyle.

Kyle's new public library has all of the amenities of large libraries.

Hometown Kyle is a community that had a gated community feel.

Kyle has a large water conservation lake in the city surrounded by the golf course.

You're greeted by live oaks trees as you enter Fergus Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Kyle, TX is $1,164 for a studio, $1,219 for one bedroom, $1,552 for two bedrooms, and $1,890 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kyle has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,219/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$2,062/month
1,791 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,590/month
1,338 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kyle, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

30 / 100

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

Kyle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Tobias Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Uhland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

IDEA Kyle Academy

Public

Grades K-5

Laura B Wallace Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Armando Chapa Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

D J Red Simon Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Lehman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website)
  • Wonder World 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 February 2026.