What's the average rent in Austin, TX?

Rental Market Trends in Austin, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $1,975 per month, which is 1% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,975

0.0%No change month over month

-5.6%-$117 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,546

APARTMENTS

$1,569

HOUSES

$2,650

TOWNHOUSES

$2,200

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Austin, TX at $1,569 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,650 per month. Townhomes average $2,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,723
3 Bedrooms	$2,395
4 Bedrooms	$2,895
All	$1,975

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Austin, TX is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,723 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,395 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,895 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$2,351
4 Bedrooms	$2,850
All	$2,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Austin, TX is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,351 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,850 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,295
2 Bedrooms	$1,775
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$1,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Austin, TX is $1,295 per month, followed by $1,775 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,450 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$975
2 Bedrooms	$2,439
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,900
All	$2,650

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Austin, TX is $975 per month, followed by $2,439 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,900 for a 4 bedroom house.