East Austin, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Austin is $1,822, a 0.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,827.
Studio Apartments at $1,347 offer the most budget-friendly option with 492 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 729 square feet for $1,717, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $2,062 offer 1,097 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,367 sq ft) for $2,330, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in East Austin, Austin, TX
Last updated: October 31, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,822 | 849 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,347 | 492 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,717 | 729 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,062 | 1,097 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,330 | 1,367 sq. ft. |
East Austin, Austin, TX rent trends
Rental prices in East Austin, Austin, TX have decreased by 0.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,827 to $1,822.
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 $875/month
Georgian Acres $939/month
Heritage Hills $954/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,643/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in East Austin?
Bouldin Creek $2,618/month
Downtown Austin $3,334/month
West University $3,500/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 | $3,500 |
| Downtown Austin | $3,334 |
| Bouldin Creek | $2,618 |
| SoCo | $2,519 |
| Central East Austin | $2,508 |
| Clarksville | $2,336 |
| Westlake | $2,290 |
| Tarrytown West Austin | $2,289 |
| Zilker | $2,194 |
| North University | $2,194 |
| Rosedale | $2,133 |
| The Triangle | $2,006 |
| East Cesar Chavez | $1,990 |
| Travis Heights | $1,987 |
| Rosewood | $1,978 |
| Steiner Ranch | $1,970 |
| Holly | $1,959 |
| Govalle | $1,917 |
| Johnston Terrace | $1,892 |
| Chestnut | $1,879 |
| Hancock | $1,838 |
| Cedar Valley | $1,838 |
| Bee Cave Woods | $1,806 |
| Pilot Knob | $1,803 |
| North Burnet | $1,756 |
| Barton Hills | $1,733 |
| Highland | $1,728 |
| Long Canyon | $1,725 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,724 |
| Bauerle Ranch | $1,684 |
| Brentwood | $1,680 |
| Allandale | $1,667 |
| Oak Hill | $1,657 |
| North Point | $1,630 |
| Bluebell Ridge | $1,614 |
| Crestview | $1,591 |
| Northwood | $1,568 |
| Angus Valley | $1,567 |
| River Place | $1,553 |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | $1,548 |
| Avery Ranch | $1,541 |
| Montopolis | $1,541 |
| Apache Shores | $1,538 |
| The Woodlands | $1,535 |
| Galindo | $1,532 |
| North Loop | $1,508 |
| Jester Estates | $1,502 |
| South Congress | $1,496 |
| South Lamar | $1,488 |
| Buckingham Estates | $1,482 |
| Canyon Creek | $1,475 |
| The Oak at Twin Creeks | $1,457 |
| Pioneer Crossing | $1,456 |
| Gateway | $1,434 |
| Tanglewood Oaks | $1,429 |
| North Shoal Creek | $1,428 |
| McKinney Heights | $1,420 |
| Great Hills | $1,417 |
| Olympic Heights | $1,409 |
| Bluff Springs | $1,407 |
| River Oaks | $1,403 |
| Dawson | $1,397 |
| Scofield Farms | $1,397 |
| East Riverside - Oltorf | $1,374 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | $1,367 |
| Copperfield | $1,363 |
| Gracywoods | $1,359 |
| Windsor Park | $1,348 |
| Garrison Park | $1,346 |
| Anderson Mill - Jollyville | $1,338 |
| Hyde Park | $1,329 |
| Milwood | $1,328 |
| Walnut Crossing | $1,289 |
| Harris Ridge | $1,288 |
| Balcones Woods | $1,239 |
| Northwest Hills | $1,208 |
| Franklin Park | $1,187 |
| Wooten | $1,172 |
| North Lamar | $1,134 |
| South Manchaca | $1,114 |
| University Hills | $1,099 |
| St Johns | $1,097 |
| Promontory Point | $1,092 |
| Windsor Hills | $1,084 |
| Westgate | $1,068 |
| North Civic Association | $1,059 |
| Coronado Hills | $1,011 |
| Heritage Hills | $954 |
| Georgian Acres | $939 |
| Mesa Park | $875 |
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Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
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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.