Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
15%
Manchaca
Manchaca, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,309
Population
10,684
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A downhome community on the cusp of Austin
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Situated about 12 miles southwest of Downtown Austin, Manchaca is a tranquil community with a small-town atmosphere. Manchaca is predominantly residential, exuding a downhome feel with plenty of apartments and houses available for rent along peaceful, tree-lined streets.
Many of the rentals available in the Manchaca area are clustered near the vibrant Southpark Meadows Mall, which boasts a wide variety of national retailers, diverse restaurants, and entertainment options for the whole community to enjoy. Manchaca rentals are also convenient to excellent recreational opportunities at Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park and Bauerle Ranch Park.
Although Manchaca residents delight in their community’s laid-back vibe, the many exciting attractions of Greater Austin are also within easy driving distance of the area. Getting around from Manchaca is simple with convenience to Interstate 35 and State Highway 45 Southwest.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,845
Average: $124,720
Education
4,383
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,214
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manchaca has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchaca, TX is $1,129 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,319 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchaca has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,309/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$2,601/month
1,920 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
758 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Slaughter Creek at Bauerle Ranch
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park
- Dick Nichols Park
- Goat Cave Nature Preserve
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.