East Austin, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Austin is $1,816, a 0.29% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,821.
Studio Apartments at $1,364 offer the most budget-friendly option with 491 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 727 square feet for $1,691, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,088 offer 1,097 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,361 sq ft) for $2,219, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in East Austin, Austin, TX
Last updated: July 02, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,816 | 849 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,364 | 491 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,691 | 727 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,088 | 1,097 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,219 | 1,361 sq. ft. |
East Austin, Austin, TX rent trends
Rental prices in East Austin, Austin, TX have decreased by 0.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,821 to $1,816.
What's the typical rent budget in East Austin, Austin, TX?
The largest share of rentals in East Austin, Austin, TX (37%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in East Austin, Austin, TX?
25,656 or 48% of the households in East Austin, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 27,544 or 52% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in East Austin?
Mesa Park $915/month
Georgian Acres $939/month
Heritage Hills $969/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,642/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in East Austin?
Bouldin Creek $2,639/month
Downtown Austin $3,302/month
West University $3,593/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Austin, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| West University | $3,593 |
| Downtown Austin | $3,302 |
| Bouldin Creek | $2,639 |
| Central East Austin | $2,592 |
| SoCo | $2,389 |
| Clarksville | $2,331 |
| Westlake | $2,280 |
| Mueller | $2,268 |
| North University | $2,267 |
| Tarrytown West Austin | $2,247 |
| Zilker | $2,152 |
| Rosedale | $2,127 |
| East Cesar Chavez | $2,010 |
| Holly | $2,008 |
| Travis Heights | $1,999 |
| Rosewood | $1,997 |
| The Triangle | $1,996 |
| Steiner Ranch | $1,939 |
| Govalle | $1,919 |
| Johnston Terrace | $1,903 |
| Hancock | $1,870 |
| Bee Cave Woods | $1,828 |
| Cedar Valley | $1,770 |
| North Burnet | $1,760 |
| Barton Hills | $1,719 |
| Pilot Knob | $1,692 |
| Long Canyon | $1,683 |
| Oak Hill | $1,672 |
| Bluebell Ridge | $1,669 |
| Highland | $1,664 |
| Brentwood | $1,643 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,629 |
| Crestview | $1,619 |
| Chestnut | $1,615 |
| North Point | $1,611 |
| River Place | $1,601 |
| Avery Ranch | $1,575 |
| Angus Valley | $1,569 |
| Apache Shores | $1,566 |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | $1,563 |
| Northwood | $1,558 |
| Galindo | $1,537 |
| The Woodlands | $1,523 |
| Bauerle Ranch | $1,514 |
| South Lamar | $1,510 |
| Olympic Heights | $1,509 |
| Montopolis | $1,500 |
| Jester Estates | $1,487 |
| South Congress | $1,480 |
| Gateway | $1,473 |
| North Loop | $1,466 |
| McKinney Heights | $1,457 |
| Buckingham Estates | $1,457 |
| The Oak at Twin Creeks | $1,452 |
| River Oaks | $1,440 |
| Allandale | $1,436 |
| Scofield Farms | $1,431 |
| Pioneer Crossing | $1,430 |
| Canyon Creek | $1,428 |
| Tanglewood Oaks | $1,425 |
| North Shoal Creek | $1,419 |
| Great Hills | $1,407 |
| Bluff Springs | $1,401 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | $1,395 |
| Windsor Park | $1,385 |
| Gracywoods | $1,373 |
| Milwood | $1,363 |
| Garrison Park | $1,362 |
| East Riverside - Oltorf | $1,340 |
| Hyde Park | $1,335 |
| Copperfield | $1,327 |
| Anderson Mill - Jollyville | $1,326 |
| Dawson | $1,318 |
| Onion Creek | $1,301 |
| Harris Ridge | $1,295 |
| Walnut Crossing | $1,282 |
| Balcones Woods | $1,219 |
| Franklin Park | $1,190 |
| Wooten | $1,189 |
| Northwest Hills | $1,178 |
| Promontory Point | $1,160 |
| South Manchaca | $1,132 |
| St Johns | $1,106 |
| Windsor Hills | $1,092 |
| University Hills | $1,091 |
| North Lamar | $1,090 |
| North Civic Association | $1,084 |
| Westgate | $1,073 |
| Heritage Hills | $969 |
| Georgian Acres | $939 |
| Mesa Park | $915 |
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Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Allandale is 8% higher than in Anderson Mill - Jollyville
$1,436
Allandale rent is 21% lower than Austin average
Average Rent
$1,436
$1,326
Anderson Mill - Jollyville rent is 27% lower than Austin average
Average Rent
$1,326
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all East Austin apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.