Last updated May 29, 2026

Average Rent in Austin, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 96 apartment communities in Austin, TX. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Market Average

$2,196/mo

▲ +37.2% from last month

Lowest Available

$793/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

459

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Compare average rent across Austin, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	From	Properties	Units
Downtown Austin	$3,240	$1,039	20	390
South Lamar	$2,627	$500	26	375
Windsor Park	$2,259	$1,150	11	275
Windsor Road	$2,228	$1,039	4	45
Govalle	$2,017	$793	15	431
Cherrywood	$1,915	$1,099	3	25
North Austin Civic Association	$1,868	$899	5	81
University of Texas at Austin	$1,844	$940	4	91
Johnston Terrace	$1,832	$1,049	2	50
St. Johns	$1,749	$1,296	1	22
Northwest Hills	$1,726	$1,345	1	8
Four Points	$1,681	$1,349	1	9
Triangle State	$1,660	$1,099	2	25
Jollyville	$1,659	$805	14	217
Westlake Oaks Executive Park	$1,658	$1,149	4	83
Willow Run	$1,541	$1,268	1	51
Crestview	$1,537	$950	2	18
Village At Western Oaks	$1,527	$1,077	2	13
Avery Ranch-Lakeline	$1,503	$959	4	33
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,477	$799	16	430
South Austin	$1,431	$799	16	247
Bluff Springs	$1,399	$687	11	182
Austin 78748	$1,395	$892	8	240
Milwood	$1,276	$967	3	62

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Austin, TX?

As of May 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $2,196 per month across 96 apartment communities and 459 available units. Rents have increased $703 (37.2%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is MAA East Austin starting at $793/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,196/mo.

Prices range from $793 to $11,926 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 85 units are currently listed.

Austin, TX Rent Price History

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Austin, TX

Studio

$2,196

from $793 · 459 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Austin, TX

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
MAA East Austin	$793/mo	$883/mo	5	4.3
Bridge at South Point Apartments	$799/mo	$799/mo	1	3.7
Mia Riverside	$799/mo	$799/mo	3	3.9
Bridge at Turtle Creek	$800/mo	$960/mo	20	3.7
Artisan at South Lamar	$849/mo	$916/mo	6	3.5
The Martingale	$892/mo	$990/mo	7	4.1
The Metropolis Apartments Austin	$893/mo	$893/mo	1	3.9
Residences at the Domain	$899/mo	$899/mo	1	3.2
The 704	$949/mo	$1,225/mo	5	4.4
Marq on Burnet	$950/mo	$1,191/mo	6	4.2
Marquis Lakeline Station	$959/mo	$959/mo	1	3.9
The Marquis at Brushy Creek	$985/mo	$985/mo	1	4
South Lamar Village	$992/mo	$992/mo	1	3.8
Mariposa Flats	$999/mo	$1,041/mo	15	4.3
Alma Woodward	$1,000/mo	$1,000/mo	3	4.5
44 South	$1,014/mo	$1,067/mo	3	3.9
Soco At Alpine	$1,030/mo	$1,030/mo	3	2.9
Atlas Eastside	$1,049/mo	$1,072/mo	6	4.1
Marquis Parkside	$1,057/mo	$1,057/mo	1	4.2
Platform	$1,066/mo	$1,066/mo	1	3.7
Wilder	$1,071/mo	$1,071/mo	1	4.1
Marquis at Barton Trails	$1,077/mo	$1,077/mo	1	4.4
Prospect	$1,079/mo	$1,153/mo	14	4.3
Oak Park Apartments	$1,099/mo	$1,141/mo	3	4.1
Bridge at The Blockyard	$1,099/mo	$1,235/mo	7	4.4
The Sondery	$1,124/mo	$1,341/mo	5	4.6
Austin Midtown	$1,125/mo	$1,125/mo	1	4.2
Bexley SoCo	$1,134/mo	$1,134/mo	1	3.7
Windsor South Congress Apartments	$1,147/mo	$1,147/mo	1	4.5
Skyline at Barton Creek	$1,149/mo	$1,149/mo	4	4.2
The Bennett	$1,158/mo	$1,158/mo	1	4.6
Marquis SoCo	$1,162/mo	$1,162/mo	1	4.2
Residences at Saltillo	$1,171/mo	$1,239/mo	15	3.6
SOFI at 6311 Apartments	$1,171/mo	$1,330/mo	7	4.5
The Avery	$1,185/mo	$1,185/mo	1	4.5
6th Street West Apartments Austin	$1,195/mo	$1,195/mo	1	4.9
Mueller Crossing	$1,199/mo	$1,199/mo	2	3.7
Gallery at Domain	$1,204/mo	$1,355/mo	10	3.5
The Guthrie	$1,206/mo	$1,306/mo	6	4.7
Retreat at Barton Creek	$1,215/mo	$1,311/mo	6	4
Marquis at Great Hills	$1,246/mo	$1,246/mo	1	4.1
Eleven by Windsor	$1,258/mo	$1,348/mo	4	4.2
Marquis at Caprock Canyon	$1,288/mo	$1,288/mo	1	4.1
Bridge at The Kenzie	$1,290/mo	$1,323/mo	5	3.8
Fivetwo at Highland	$1,296/mo	$1,361/mo	3	4.3
Lakeshore Pearl	$1,298/mo	$1,498/mo	14	4
Perch	$1,310/mo	$1,328/mo	2	4.2
Alexan Riverside	$1,325/mo	$1,393/mo	6	4.4
Windsor Commons	$1,341/mo	$1,412/mo	12	4.6
Marquis at Treetops	$1,345/mo	$1,345/mo	1	4.4
Marquis at Ladera Vista	$1,346/mo	$1,346/mo	1	4.3
The Shoal	$1,373/mo	$1,510/mo	13	4.2
Regents West at 26th	$1,375/mo	$1,467/mo	3	4
Brixton South Shore	$1,385/mo	$1,385/mo	1	3.9
The Wyatt	$1,391/mo	$1,391/mo	1	4.9
Trailhead East	$1,393/mo	$1,559/mo	12	4.6
Marq Uptown	$1,399/mo	$1,552/mo	6	4.8
Groves South Lamar	$1,399/mo	$1,399/mo	1	4.3
The Weaver	$1,420/mo	$1,470/mo	5	3.8
Crescent	$1,425/mo	$1,583/mo	8	4.1
The Emma Browning	$1,449/mo	$1,459/mo	7	4.2
The Everett	$1,449/mo	$1,449/mo	1	4.8
SoCo on the Lake	$1,486/mo	$1,486/mo	2	4
Corazon	$1,500/mo	$1,575/mo	5	4.2
Eastpoint	$1,520/mo	$1,787/mo	3	4.5
Barton Creek Landing	$1,530/mo	$1,707/mo	5	3.5
The Arnold	$1,575/mo	$1,635/mo	4	3.7
Alexan Braker Pointe	$1,583/mo	$1,583/mo	1	4.2
Eastside Station	$1,620/mo	$1,620/mo	1	4.3
AMLI 300	$1,621/mo	$1,621/mo	2	3.8
Whitley Apartments	$1,647/mo	$1,694/mo	3	4.6
The Clark	$1,670/mo	$1,670/mo	2	4.3
AMLI Branch Park	$1,691/mo	$1,816/mo	14	4.1
AMLI South Shore	$1,693/mo	$1,717/mo	4	4
E6	$1,708/mo	$1,708/mo	1	4.5
AMLI at Mueller	$1,716/mo	$1,716/mo	1	3.9
Sabina	$1,720/mo	$1,720/mo	1	3.8
AMLI North Park	$1,761/mo	$1,934/mo	5	4.1
Reserve at the Arboretum	$1,775/mo	$1,775/mo	1	4.4
Elle West Ave	$1,795/mo	$1,821/mo	3	4
Solomon	$1,806/mo	$1,936/mo	3	4.4
Cole Apartments	$1,820/mo	$1,820/mo	1	4.4
Westerly 360	$1,891/mo	$1,891/mo	1	4.4
The Bowie	$1,942/mo	$1,967/mo	2	3.6
Rivette Tower	$1,955/mo	$2,056/mo	9	4.5
Water Marq	$2,096/mo	$2,096/mo	2	-
Sienna at the Thompson	$2,162/mo	$2,579/mo	10	4
Gables Republic Square	$2,163/mo	$2,338/mo	5	4.7
Northshore Apartments	$2,342/mo	$2,342/mo	1	4.2
The Quincy	$2,354/mo	$2,667/mo	2	4.4
1155 Barton Springs	$2,414/mo	$6,269/mo	71	4.5
Alexan Waterloo	$2,441/mo	$2,480/mo	3	4.5
Hanover Republic Square	$2,491/mo	$2,491/mo	1	4.7
Bell South Lamar Apartments	$2,750/mo	$2,750/mo	1	4.4
7East	$3,309/mo	$3,309/mo	2	4.3
Alexan Rivercrest	$3,446/mo	$3,446/mo	1	4.9

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Austin, TX

What is the average rent in Austin, TX?

The average rent in Austin, TX is $2,196 per month as of May 2026, based on 459 units across 96 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Austin, TX?

Rent in Austin, TX has increased $703 (37.2%) over the past month. The current average is $2,196/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Austin, TX?

The most affordable apartment in Austin, TX is MAA East Austin with units starting at $793/mo.

How many apartments are available in Austin, TX?

There are 459 units available across 96 apartment communities in Austin, TX.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$88,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,196/mo.

Comfortable income

$105,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($793/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.

Median household income in Austin, TX is $91,461 , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Austin, TX

Overall prices in Austin, TX runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Austin, TX's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,196	daily refresh
Utilities	$543	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$502	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,295	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$632	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,011	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$6,179/mo	$74,149/year

Population

967,862

Median household income

$91,461

Census median rent

$1,655/mo

Rent as % of income

29.0%

Median age

34.5

Mean commute

24 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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