What's the average rent in Austin, TX?

Rental Market Trends in Austin, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $1,900 per month, which is 2% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

0.3%$5 increase month-over-month

-5.0%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,572

APARTMENTS

$1,570

HOUSES

$2,600

TOWNHOUSES

$2,250

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Austin, TX at $1,570 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,600 per month. Townhomes average $2,250 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,252
2 Bedrooms	$1,745
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$2,988
All	$1,950

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Austin, TX is $1,252 per month, followed by $1,745 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,988 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,275
2 Bedrooms	$1,960
3 Bedrooms	$2,338
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,295

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Austin, TX is $1,275 per month, followed by $1,960 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,338 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,295
2 Bedrooms	$1,767
3 Bedrooms	$2,495
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$1,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Austin, TX is $1,295 per month, followed by $1,767 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,495 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,475
4 Bedrooms	$2,995
All	$2,647

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Austin, TX is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,475 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,995 for a 4 bedroom house.