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Rental Market Trends in Austin, TX

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

$1,381/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $1,381 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Austin more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Austin, you can expect to pay about $1,209 per month for a studio, $1,381 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,790 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,385 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,209/month
468 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,381/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,790/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,385/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,249/month
602 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,229/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,581/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,327/month
2,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,573/month
611 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,309/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,626/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,476/month
1,618 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,338/month
792 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,643/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,238/month
1,462 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,154/month
2,146 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Austin, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.9%, which averages out to $67 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Austin, TX
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Austin, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin?

Based on current rent prices, Village at Anderson Mill, Georgian Acres and North Lamar are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Village at Anderson Mill
$837/month
580 Sq Ft
Georgian Acres
$888/month
583 Sq Ft
North Lamar
$906/month
687 Sq Ft
Village Oaks
$957/month
691 Sq Ft
Heritage Hills
$959/month
601 Sq Ft
Quail Creek
$961/month
648 Sq Ft
Griffis on la Frontera
$961/month
698 Sq Ft
North Oaks
$966/month
693 Sq Ft
Walnut Forest
$982/month
676 Sq Ft
Salem Walk
$988/month
585 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin?

Based on current rent prices, Rainey Street, Rainey Street District and Warehouse District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rainey Street
$4,054/month
732 Sq Ft
Rainey Street District
$4,040/month
732 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$3,467/month
839 Sq Ft
Market District
$3,307/month
798 Sq Ft
Wooldridge Square
$3,296/month
754 Sq Ft
Seaholm District
$3,292/month
827 Sq Ft
Sixth Street District
$3,253/month
770 Sq Ft
Congress Avenue District
$3,240/month
810 Sq Ft
Northshore Austin
$3,232/month
812 Sq Ft
2nd Street District
$3,178/month
829 Sq Ft

Which Austin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Austin with the most apartments available are Northeast Austin, North Austin and Northwest Austin .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Austin
$1,259/month
718 Sq Ft
North Austin
$1,317/month
704 Sq Ft
Northwest Austin
$1,363/month
736 Sq Ft
East Austin
$1,956/month
725 Sq Ft
South Austin
$1,320/month
702 Sq Ft
Southeast Austin
$1,355/month
729 Sq Ft
Midtown Austin
$1,507/month
691 Sq Ft
South Central Austin
$2,149/month
746 Sq Ft
East Riverside-Oltorf
$1,577/month
726 Sq Ft
Riverside
$1,503/month
718 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Austin, TX?

Because the average rent in Austin is $1,381, you’ll want to make about $4,603 per month or $55,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Austin, TX is 4.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Austin is 1.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,209 - $2,385. You can expect to pay 4.8% less for groceries, 1.1% less for utilities, and 4.4% less for transportation.

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Austin, TX

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How does Austin, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Austin, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Village at Anderson Mill

Austin, TX

Rainey Street

Austin, TX

Studio
-
$2,188/month
One Bedroom
-
$3,211/month
Two Bedroom
-
$5,474/month
Three Bedroom
-
$9,676/month
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Austin, TX 78744

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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