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Round Rock, TX

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A vibrant Austin suburb with much to offer

Suburban Family-Friendly Commuter Convenient Peaceful Growing

Round Rock is a vibrant suburb within 20 minutes’ driving distance of eclectic neighboring Austin. Round Rock is a rapidly growing suburb for good reason, boasting numerous tech offices, recreational venues, shops, restaurants, and apartments within its city limits.

Round Rock is home to the Dell corporate headquarters, in addition to IBM and Samsung offices, providing job opportunities and short commute times for many residents. There’s plenty to see and do in Rock Round outside of work too. Attending Round Rock Express games at Dell Diamond stadium is a favorite local pastime, as well as perusing the great deals at Round Rock Premium Outlets and La Frontera Village. Old Settlers Park, Play for All Abilities Park, Memorial Park, and Meadow Lake Park provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in town as well.

The city is known for having a wide variety of fantastic restaurants, from delectable donut shops to fine international cuisine and everything in between. Commuting and traveling from Round Rock is simple with convenience to I-35, U.S. 79, Route 45, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Explore the City

Brushy Creek offers scenic trails, parks, and outdoor activities in Round Rock.

Most homes in Stony Point have large, matured oak trees that provide shade on warm days.

The Round Rock water tower is visible throughout downtown.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Round Rock, TX is $1,083 for a studio, $1,216 for one bedroom, $1,548 for two bedrooms, and $2,041 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Round Rock has decreased by -5.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,216/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$2,306/month
2,060 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,729/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,627/month
1,434 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Round Rock, TX is 6.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Round Rock is 7.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,083 - $2,041. You can expect to pay 14.8% less for groceries, 9.0% more for utilities, and 15.2% less for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Linda Herrington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

797 Students

Cactus Ranch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

743 Students

Chandler Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

Great Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

845 Students

Deep Wood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

364 Students

James Garland Walsh Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,151 Students

Pearson Ranch Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

956 Students

Ridgeview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,230 Students

Hopewell Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,184 Students

Chisholm Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

688 Students

Round Rock High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,773 Students

Cedar Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,698 Students

Stony Point High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,570 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Inner Space Cavern
  • Georgetown Recreation Center
  • San Gabriel Park
  • Rivery Park
  • Balcones District Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

Top Apartments in Round Rock

Houses for Rent in Round Rock

Property Management Companies in Round Rock, TX

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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 September 2025.