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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Onion Creek is $1,299 per month, a 3.94% decrease from last years average of $1,353.

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 71% of rentals in this range.

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

In Onion Creek, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Onion Creek is $1,299, a 3.94% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,353.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $1,179, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,481 offer 1,090 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Onion Creek, Austin, TX

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,299	867 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,179	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,481	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 3.94% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,353 to $1,299.

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

The largest share of rentals in Onion Creek, Austin, TX (71%) 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?

474 or 36% of the households in Onion Creek, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 837 or 64% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Onion Creek?

Mesa Park $915/month

Heritage Hills $981/month

Georgian Acres $992/month

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

Most expensive neighborhoods in Onion Creek?

Bouldin Creek $2,656/month

Downtown Austin $3,227/month

West University $3,542/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	$3,542
Downtown Austin	$3,227
Bouldin Creek	$2,656
Central East Austin	$2,554
SoCo	$2,370
Clarksville	$2,320
Mueller	$2,264
Westlake	$2,247
Tarrytown West Austin	$2,215
Zilker	$2,159
Rosedale	$2,126
Rosewood	$2,011
Holly	$2,009
The Triangle	$2,006
East Cesar Chavez	$2,002
Travis Heights	$1,963
Steiner Ranch	$1,927
Govalle	$1,921
Johnston Terrace	$1,884
Hancock	$1,870
Bee Cave Woods	$1,804
Cedar Valley	$1,743
North Burnet	$1,723
Highland	$1,709
Barton Hills	$1,698
Bluebell Ridge	$1,636
North Point	$1,636
Oak Hill	$1,633
Long Canyon	$1,629
Brentwood	$1,629
Martin Luther King	$1,618
Crestview	$1,610
The Woodlands	$1,584
Bauerle Ranch	$1,582
Avery Ranch	$1,581
McKinney	$1,578
Angus Valley	$1,577
Northwood	$1,571
South Lamar	$1,541
Pecan Springs Springdale	$1,540
Galindo	$1,535
River Place	$1,524
Apache Shores	$1,524
Montopolis	$1,514
McKinney Heights	$1,507
Olympic Heights	$1,505
South Congress	$1,494
The Oak at Twin Creeks	$1,476
Jester Estates	$1,474
Buckingham Estates	$1,473
Gateway	$1,472
Allandale	$1,469
North Loop	$1,468
Pioneer Crossing	$1,447
Scofield Farms	$1,436
River Oaks	$1,428
Canyon Creek	$1,422
North Shoal Creek	$1,415
Bluff Springs	$1,407
Tanglewood Oaks	$1,406
Windsor Park	$1,402
Upper Boggy Creek	$1,396
Great Hills	$1,384
Milwood	$1,380
Gracywoods	$1,367
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,363
Dawson	$1,339
Anderson Mill - Jollyville	$1,331
Hyde Park	$1,327
Garrison Park	$1,324
Copperfield	$1,318
Harris Ridge	$1,304
Onion Creek	$1,299
Walnut Crossing	$1,269
Balcones Woods	$1,214
Franklin Park	$1,198
Northwest Hills	$1,185
Promontory Point	$1,159
St Johns	$1,147
Windsor Hills	$1,129
South Manchaca	$1,126
University Hills	$1,126
North Lamar	$1,118
North Civic Association	$1,098
Westgate	$1,090
Georgian Acres	$992
Heritage Hills	$981
Mesa Park	$915

Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Onion Creek is 12% lower than in Allandale

$1,299

Onion Creek rent is the same as Austin average

Average Rent $1,299

$1,469

Allandale rent is 13% higher than Austin average

Average Rent $1,469

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.