Northwest Austin, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Northwest Austin is $1,442, a 2.88% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,485.
Studio Apartments at $1,085 offer the most budget-friendly option with 512 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 734 square feet for $1,241, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,633 offer 1,078 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,381 sq ft) for $2,115, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX
Last updated: October 01, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,442 | 903 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,085 | 512 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,241 | 734 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,633 | 1,078 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,115 | 1,381 sq. ft. |
Northwest Austin, Austin, TX rent trends
Rental prices in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX have decreased by 2.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,485 to $1,442.
What's the typical rent budget in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX?
The largest share of rentals in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX?
43,186 or 53% of the households in Northwest Austin, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 37,692 or 47% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Northwest Austin?
Mesa Park $923/month
Georgian Acres $945/month
Heritage Hills $954/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,646/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Northwest Austin?
Bouldin Creek $2,619/month
Downtown Austin $3,331/month
West University $3,497/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 | $3,497 |
| Downtown Austin | $3,331 |
| Bouldin Creek | $2,619 |
| SoCo | $2,526 |
| Central East Austin | $2,488 |
| Clarksville | $2,320 |
| Tarrytown West Austin | $2,293 |
| Westlake | $2,281 |
| Zilker | $2,171 |
| Rosedale | $2,133 |
| North University | $2,129 |
| The Triangle | $2,010 |
| Travis Heights | $1,983 |
| Rosewood | $1,977 |
| East Cesar Chavez | $1,977 |
| Steiner Ranch | $1,972 |
| Holly | $1,968 |
| Govalle | $1,912 |
| Johnston Terrace | $1,900 |
| Chestnut | $1,881 |
| Cedar Valley | $1,849 |
| Hancock | $1,840 |
| Pilot Knob | $1,806 |
| Bee Cave Woods | $1,766 |
| North Burnet | $1,764 |
| Barton Hills | $1,725 |
| Highland | $1,725 |
| Long Canyon | $1,695 |
| Oak Hill | $1,681 |
| Brentwood | $1,676 |
| Allandale | $1,652 |
| Bauerle Ranch | $1,649 |
| Bluebell Ridge | $1,635 |
| North Point | $1,627 |
| Angus Valley | $1,622 |
| River Place | $1,603 |
| Crestview | $1,585 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,583 |
| Northwood | $1,566 |
| Avery Ranch | $1,555 |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | $1,554 |
| Montopolis | $1,547 |
| The Woodlands | $1,540 |
| Galindo | $1,534 |
| Jester Estates | $1,511 |
| North Loop | $1,510 |
| Apache Shores | $1,505 |
| South Lamar | $1,498 |
| South Congress | $1,497 |
| Buckingham Estates | $1,486 |
| Canyon Creek | $1,466 |
| The Oak at Twin Creeks | $1,462 |
| Pioneer Crossing | $1,461 |
| Gateway | $1,435 |
| Great Hills | $1,431 |
| North Shoal Creek | $1,429 |
| Tanglewood Oaks | $1,428 |
| McKinney Heights | $1,419 |
| Scofield Farms | $1,413 |
| Bluff Springs | $1,404 |
| River Oaks | $1,398 |
| Dawson | $1,385 |
| East Riverside - Oltorf | $1,374 |
| Copperfield | $1,370 |
| Gracywoods | $1,364 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | $1,353 |
| Garrison Park | $1,353 |
| Windsor Park | $1,350 |
| Milwood | $1,344 |
| Anderson Mill - Jollyville | $1,337 |
| Hyde Park | $1,329 |
| Walnut Crossing | $1,293 |
| Harris Ridge | $1,281 |
| Balcones Woods | $1,275 |
| Olympic Heights | $1,258 |
| Northwest Hills | $1,209 |
| Franklin Park | $1,182 |
| Wooten | $1,174 |
| South Manchaca | $1,117 |
| Promontory Point | $1,103 |
| University Hills | $1,102 |
| St Johns | $1,096 |
| North Lamar | $1,085 |
| Westgate | $1,070 |
| Windsor Hills | $1,069 |
| North Civic Association | $1,058 |
| Coronado Hills | $1,011 |
| Heritage Hills | $954 |
| Georgian Acres | $945 |
| Mesa Park | $923 |
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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 Northwest 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.