Austin, TX rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for apartments in Austin, TX is $1,581.
$1,581
+$16
-$52
3,598
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for apartments is $450 to $40,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3 |
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 24 |
| $700 | 64 |
| $800 | 96 |
| $900 | 171 |
| $1,000 | 186 |
| $1,100 | 248 |
| $1,200 | 269 |
| $1,300 | 269 |
| $1,400 | 309 |
| $1,500 | 298 |
| $1,600 | 267 |
| $1,700 | 255 |
| $1,800 | 201 |
| $1,900 | 182 |
| $2,000 | 125 |
| $2,100 | 142 |
| $2,200 | 121 |
| $2,300 | 107 |
| $2,400 | 107 |
| $2,500 | 77 |
| $2,600 | 76 |
| $2,700 | 73 |
| $2,800 | 58 |
| $2,900 | 80 |
| $3,000 | 41 |
| $3,100 | 36 |
| $3,200 | 37 |
| $3,300 | 27 |
| $3,400 | 51 |
| $3,500 | 46 |
| $3,600 | 25 |
| $3,700 | 32 |
| $3,800 | 25 |
| $3,900 | 31 |
| $4,000 | 18 |
| $4,100 | 10 |
| $4,200 | 17 |
| $4,300 | 8 |
| $4,400 | 17 |
| $4,500 | 17 |
| $4,600 | 9 |
| $4,700 | 16 |
| $4,800 | 9 |
| $4,900 | 19 |
| $5,000+ | 141 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $52 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,752 | $1,602 |
| Feb | $1,739 | $1,625 |
| Mar | $1,745 | $1,649 |
| Apr | $1,727 | $1,652 |
| May | $1,727 | $1,662 |
| Jun | $1,701 | $1,644 |
| Jul | $1,674 | $1,579 |
| Aug | $1,688 | $1,564 |
| Sep | $1,676 | No data |
| Oct | $1,667 | No data |
| Nov | $1,679 | No data |
| Dec | $1,666 | No data |
Market temperature
The Austin, TX rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Austin, TX is 3% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Austin, TX?
The average rent in Austin, TX is $2,055.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Austin, TX?
Houses in Austin, TX rent between $355 - $40,000 with an average rent of $2,055.
3. How has the rent in Austin, TX changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Austin, TX decreased by $140
4. How much has the rent in Austin, TX increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Austin, TX decreased by $45
5. How many available rentals are there in Austin, TX?
There are currently 6,151 rentals available in Austin, TX.
6. How do rent prices in Austin, TX compare with the national average?
The average rent in Austin, TX is $2,055 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.