Austin, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Austin are Westgate , where the average rent goes for $1,058/month, Georgian Acres , where renters pay $1,065/mo on average, and Mesa Park , where the average rent goes for $1,081/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Heritage Hills ($1,090), South Manchaca ($1,161), and St Johns ($1,165), where the asking prices are below the average Austin rent of $1,672/mo.

What is the average rent in Austin?

The average rent for an apartment in Austin is $1,672. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Austin, TX

Last updated July 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,672	864 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Austin?

The average size for a Austin, TX apartment is 864 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Austin, TX apartment rent ranges

Austin, TX Occupied Housing Units

244,616 or 56% of the households in Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 195,678 or 44% are owner-occupied.

Austin, TX rent trends

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Average Rent in Austin, TX By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
West University	$3,361
Downtown Austin	$3,193
Central East Austin	$2,453
Bouldin Creek	$2,452
SoCo	$2,382
Clarksville	$2,348
North University	$2,309
Tarrytown West Austin	$2,308
Mueller	$2,271
Westlake	$2,234
Zilker	$2,149
Rosedale	$2,104
Rosewood	$2,059
East Cesar Chavez	$2,048
Holly	$2,048
The Triangle	$2,044
Steiner Ranch	$1,929
Johnston Terrace	$1,928
Travis Heights	$1,927
Hancock	$1,916
Bee Cave Woods	$1,891
Pilot Knob	$1,885
Govalle	$1,806
Long Canyon	$1,792
North Burnet	$1,782
Cedar Valley	$1,754
Highland	$1,753
Oak Hill	$1,738
Apache Shores	$1,727
Barton Hills	$1,727
Martin Luther King	$1,679
Gateway	$1,674
North Point	$1,668
Brentwood	$1,666
Chestnut	$1,666
Angus Valley	$1,637
Crestview	$1,627
Montopolis	$1,626
McKinney	$1,615
Northwood	$1,592
Avery Ranch	$1,592
Pecan Springs Springdale	$1,591
North Loop	$1,582
South Lamar	$1,573
Bauerle Ranch	$1,565
South Congress	$1,560
McKinney Heights	$1,556
Bluebell Ridge	$1,550
Allandale	$1,550
River Place	$1,547
The Woodlands	$1,545
Olympic Heights	$1,543
Upper Boggy Creek	$1,539
Jester Estates	$1,536
Scofield Farms	$1,534
The Oak at Twin Creeks	$1,513
Buckingham Estates	$1,512
Great Hills	$1,511
Canyon Creek	$1,480
North Shoal Creek	$1,475
Pioneer Crossing	$1,474
Bluff Springs	$1,466
River Oaks	$1,461
Tanglewood Oaks	$1,454
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,450
Wooten	$1,439
Dawson	$1,436
Windsor Park	$1,428
Copperfield	$1,416
Onion Creek	$1,409
Anderson Mill - Jollyville	$1,394
Walnut Crossing	$1,388
Milwood	$1,386
Garrison Park	$1,379
Gracywoods	$1,370
Harris Ridge	$1,370
Balcones Woods	$1,348
Hyde Park	$1,343
Northwest Hills	$1,259
Coronado Hills	$1,245
Promontory Point	$1,241
Franklin Park	$1,230
Galindo	$1,226
North Lamar	$1,211
Windsor Hills	$1,192
North Civic Association	$1,190
University Hills	$1,165
St Johns	$1,165
South Manchaca	$1,161
Heritage Hills	$1,090
Mesa Park	$1,081
Georgian Acres	$1,065
Westgate	$1,058

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Austin are Westgate, where the average rent goes for $1,058/month, Georgian Acres, where renters pay $1,065/mo on average, and Mesa Park, where the average rent goes for $1,081/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Heritage Hills ($1,090), South Manchaca ($1,161), and St Johns ($1,165), where the asking prices are below the average Austin rent of $1,672/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Austin are Central East Austin ($2,453), Downtown Austin ($3,193) and West University ($3,361).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Austin?

The most popular neighborhood in Austin is East Riverside - Oltorf, where there are 30 listings with an average rent of $1,450. Next up is Anderson Mill - Jollyville, where apartments go for $1,394/month, followed by Downtown Austin with $3,193 If you’re looking to rent in Austin’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Avery Ranch, where renters pay $1,592 on average, and Oak Hill, where the average monthly rent is $1,738.

Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Allandale is 11% higher than in Anderson Mill - Jollyville

$1,550

Allandale rent is 7% lower than Austin average

Average Rent $1,550

$1,394

Anderson Mill - Jollyville rent is 17% lower than Austin average

Average Rent $1,394

How Austin Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Austin	$1,672
Houston	$1,363
Dallas	$1,593
San Antonio	$1,296
Fort Worth	$1,453
Irving	$1,510
Killeen	$1,111
Plano	$1,722
Spring	$1,476
El Paso	$1,097
McKinney	$1,697
Georgetown, TX	$1,602
Round Rock, TX	$1,461
San Marcos, TX	$1,646
Pflugerville, TX	$1,549
Leander, TX	$1,545
Kyle, TX	$1,473
Hutto, TX	$1,630
Cedar Park, TX	$1,474
Manor, TX	$1,572
Taylor, TX	$1,539

What is the average price for a storage unit in Austin?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Austin is $123.34. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.