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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Onion Creek is $1,297 per month, a 4.91% decrease from last years average of $1,364.

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

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Onion Creek is $1,297, a 4.91% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,364.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $1,177, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,479 offer 1,090 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Onion Creek, Austin, TX

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,297	867 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,177	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,479	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 4.91% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,364 to $1,297.

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?

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 $948/month

Georgian Acres $965/month

Heritage Hills $976/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,636/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Onion Creek?

Bouldin Creek $2,671/month

Downtown Austin $3,247/month

West University $3,562/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	$3,562
Downtown Austin	$3,247
Bouldin Creek	$2,671
Central East Austin	$2,563
SoCo	$2,393
Clarksville	$2,325
Mueller	$2,262
North University	$2,260
Westlake	$2,259
Tarrytown West Austin	$2,225
Zilker	$2,145
Rosedale	$2,129
The Triangle	$2,023
Rosewood	$2,008
Holly	$2,002
East Cesar Chavez	$1,996
Travis Heights	$1,979
Johnston Terrace	$1,941
Steiner Ranch	$1,935
Govalle	$1,909
Hancock	$1,870
Bee Cave Woods	$1,816
Pilot Knob	$1,742
Cedar Valley	$1,738
North Burnet	$1,726
Barton Hills	$1,698
Highland	$1,679
Oak Hill	$1,646
Long Canyon	$1,645
Brentwood	$1,638
Bluebell Ridge	$1,624
North Point	$1,615
Chestnut	$1,611
Crestview	$1,608
Martin Luther King	$1,594
Bauerle Ranch	$1,593
Angus Valley	$1,583
Avery Ranch	$1,577
Northwood	$1,562
The Woodlands	$1,547
South Lamar	$1,539
Galindo	$1,534
River Place	$1,532
Pecan Springs Springdale	$1,531
Apache Shores	$1,531
Montopolis	$1,508
Olympic Heights	$1,504
McKinney Heights	$1,485
Jester Estates	$1,480
South Congress	$1,478
Allandale	$1,472
Gateway	$1,471
North Loop	$1,462
Buckingham Estates	$1,459
The Oak at Twin Creeks	$1,443
Pioneer Crossing	$1,442
Scofield Farms	$1,434
River Oaks	$1,431
Canyon Creek	$1,423
North Shoal Creek	$1,417
Tanglewood Oaks	$1,407
Bluff Springs	$1,401
Great Hills	$1,395
Upper Boggy Creek	$1,391
Windsor Park	$1,391
Gracywoods	$1,367
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,357
Milwood	$1,354
Garrison Park	$1,334
Hyde Park	$1,325
Anderson Mill - Jollyville	$1,325
Dawson	$1,325
Copperfield	$1,324
Onion Creek	$1,297
Harris Ridge	$1,293
Walnut Crossing	$1,278
Balcones Woods	$1,242
Franklin Park	$1,196
Northwest Hills	$1,181
Wooten	$1,172
Promontory Point	$1,158
South Manchaca	$1,128
St Johns	$1,117
North Lamar	$1,107
University Hills	$1,107
Windsor Hills	$1,103
North Civic Association	$1,094
Westgate	$1,083
Heritage Hills	$976
Georgian Acres	$965
Mesa Park	$948

Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Onion Creek is 12% lower than in Allandale

$1,297

Onion Creek rent is the same as Austin average

Average Rent $1,297

$1,472

Allandale rent is 13% higher than Austin average

Average Rent $1,472

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.