What's the average rent in Austin, TX?

Rental Market Trends in Austin, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Austin, TX is $1,994 per month, which is 2% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,994

-0.0%-$1 decrease month-over-month

-4.1%-$86 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,514

APARTMENTS

$1,564

HOUSES

$2,617

TOWNHOUSES

$2,250

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Austin, TX at $1,564 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,617 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	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,856
All	$1,994

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Austin, TX is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,856 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,875
3 Bedrooms	$2,795
4 Bedrooms	$2,686
All	$2,250

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Austin, TX is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,875 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,795 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,686 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,275
2 Bedrooms	$1,717
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$1,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Austin, TX is $1,275 per month, followed by $1,717 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,900
All	$2,617

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Austin, TX is $800 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,900 for a 4 bedroom house.