Southeast Austin

Austin, TX

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Southeast Austin - Austin, TX Area Guide

A peaceful Austin suburb centered around a pristine outdoor destination

Suburban Convenient Airport Outdoors Hiking Swimming

Southeast Austin sits just six miles from the heart of Downtown Austin. This expansive locale attracts residents who love outdoor activities due to its proximity to McKinney Falls State Park. With acres of open space, the park provides nearly nine miles of trails, some of which lead to stunning waterfalls and swimming holes.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is only a few minutes’ drive from anywhere in the area, meaning traffic shouldn’t be such a nuisance. With convenient access to major highways, this charming neighborhood lies far enough from the city center to provide lots of green space and a suburban feel, yet it remains a very short drive to all the amenities of the city. From affordable apartments to large modern homes with ample backyards, Southeast Austin offers something for every renter's lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southeast Austin is $1,149 for a studio, $1,215 for one bedroom, $1,518 for two bedrooms, and $1,869 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southeast Austin has decreased by -4.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 550 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,149/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 719 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,215/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,050 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,518/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,257 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,869/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

20 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McKinney Falls State Park
  • Onion Creek Greenbelt Park
  • Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Lady Bird Lake
  • Boggy Creek Greenbelt

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.