What is the average apartment size in Onion Creek, Austin, TX?

The average size for a Onion Creek, Austin, TX apartment is 867 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Onion Creek?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Onion Creek is $1,280 per month, a 7.82% decrease from last years average of $1,389.

What is the average apartment size in Onion Creek?

The typical apartment in Onion Creek offers about 867 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Onion Creek, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Onion Creek?

The typical rent budget in Onion Creek ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 68% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Onion Creek?

In Onion Creek, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Onion Creek is $1,280, a 7.82% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,389.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $1,156, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,456 offer 1,090 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Onion Creek, Austin, TX

Last updated: August 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,280	867 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,156	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,456	1,090 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Onion Creek, Austin, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Onion Creek, Austin, TX have decreased by 7.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,389 to $1,280.

What's the typical rent budget in Onion Creek, Austin, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Onion Creek, Austin, TX (68%) 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 Onion Creek, Austin, TX?

529 or 38% of the households in Onion Creek, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 869 or 62% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Onion Creek?

Mesa Park $877/month

Georgian Acres $934/month

Heritage Hills $957/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,638/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Onion Creek?

Bouldin Creek $2,629/month

Downtown Austin $3,293/month

West University $3,508/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	$3,508
Downtown Austin	$3,293
Bouldin Creek	$2,629
Central East Austin	$2,484
SoCo	$2,385
Clarksville	$2,320
Tarrytown West Austin	$2,285
Mueller	$2,271
Westlake	$2,263
Zilker	$2,160
North University	$2,130
Rosedale	$2,124
Holly	$1,970
The Triangle	$1,965
East Cesar Chavez	$1,964
Steiner Ranch	$1,963
Travis Heights	$1,953
Rosewood	$1,948
Johnston Terrace	$1,897
Govalle	$1,864
Cedar Valley	$1,853
Hancock	$1,846
Bee Cave Woods	$1,794
Chestnut	$1,772
North Burnet	$1,760
Long Canyon	$1,722
Barton Hills	$1,710
Pilot Knob	$1,690
Oak Hill	$1,666
North Point	$1,659
Highland	$1,659
Brentwood	$1,635
Allandale	$1,618
Bluebell Ridge	$1,616
The Woodlands	$1,598
Martin Luther King	$1,595
Crestview	$1,595
Angus Valley	$1,593
River Place	$1,573
Avery Ranch	$1,564
Galindo	$1,561
Northwood	$1,544
Pecan Springs Springdale	$1,543
Bauerle Ranch	$1,537
Montopolis	$1,532
South Congress	$1,527
Apache Shores	$1,499
South Lamar	$1,496
Jester Estates	$1,494
North Loop	$1,470
The Oak at Twin Creeks	$1,459
Gateway	$1,457
Pioneer Crossing	$1,454
Buckingham Estates	$1,447
Canyon Creek	$1,433
McKinney Heights	$1,432
North Shoal Creek	$1,428
Great Hills	$1,425
Scofield Farms	$1,422
River Oaks	$1,407
Tanglewood Oaks	$1,407
Dawson	$1,389
Bluff Springs	$1,384
Milwood	$1,380
Garrison Park	$1,372
Windsor Park	$1,369
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,365
Upper Boggy Creek	$1,358
Copperfield	$1,347
Gracywoods	$1,341
Anderson Mill - Jollyville	$1,332
Hyde Park	$1,315
Olympic Heights	$1,313
Walnut Crossing	$1,292
Onion Creek	$1,280
Harris Ridge	$1,270
Balcones Woods	$1,258
Northwest Hills	$1,189
Wooten	$1,176
Franklin Park	$1,171
Promontory Point	$1,142
University Hills	$1,100
St Johns	$1,097
South Manchaca	$1,097
North Lamar	$1,085
Windsor Hills	$1,079
Westgate	$1,071
North Civic Association	$1,062
Heritage Hills	$957
Georgian Acres	$934
Mesa Park	$877

Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Onion Creek is 21% lower than in Allandale

$1,280

Onion Creek rent is the same as Austin average

Average Rent $1,280

$1,618

Allandale rent is 26% higher than Austin average

Average Rent $1,618

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 Onion Creek 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.