What is the average apartment size in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX?

The average size for a Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX apartment is 1,121 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 Westlake?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Westlake is $2,287 per month, a 2.42% increase from last year’s average of $2,233.

What is the average apartment size in Westlake?

The typical apartment in Westlake offers about 1,121 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Westlake?

The typical rent budget in Westlake ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Westlake?

In Westlake, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Westlake is $2,287, a 2.42% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,233.

One-bedroom apartments provide 871 square feet for $1,815, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,593 offer 1,299 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,287	1,121 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,815	871 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,593	1,299 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX have increased by 2.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,233 to $2,287.

What's the typical rent budget in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX (44%) 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 Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX?

3,660 or 33% of the households in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX are renter-occupied while 7,337 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Westlake?

Heritage Hills $983/month

Georgian Acres $1,009/month

Mesa Park $1,048/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,654/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Westlake?

Central East Austin $2,570/month

Downtown Austin $3,300/month

West University $3,446/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	$3,446
Downtown Austin	$3,300
Central East Austin	$2,570
Bouldin Creek	$2,567
SoCo	$2,398
Clarksville	$2,371
Tarrytown West Austin	$2,320
Westlake	$2,287
North University	$2,263
Rosedale	$2,211
Zilker	$2,141
Holly	$2,111
The Triangle	$2,071
East Cesar Chavez	$2,028
Rosewood	$2,026
Travis Heights	$1,998
Steiner Ranch	$1,976
Johnston Terrace	$1,909
Bee Cave Woods	$1,904
Hancock	$1,863
Govalle	$1,852
Pilot Knob	$1,746
Highland	$1,745
North Burnet	$1,736
Long Canyon	$1,730
Cedar Valley	$1,729
Apache Shores	$1,719
Martin Luther King	$1,716
Brentwood	$1,699
North Point	$1,673
Bluebell Ridge	$1,667
Barton Hills	$1,665
Bauerle Ranch	$1,661
Oak Hill	$1,647
Montopolis	$1,597
Crestview	$1,588
McKinney	$1,581
Angus Valley	$1,577
Avery Ranch	$1,566
Pecan Springs Springdale	$1,560
Northwood	$1,546
River Place	$1,540
South Lamar	$1,536
McKinney Heights	$1,527
South Congress	$1,520
Jester Estates	$1,519
North Loop	$1,513
Allandale	$1,503
Gateway	$1,503
Upper Boggy Creek	$1,493
The Woodlands	$1,490
The Oak at Twin Creeks	$1,477
Buckingham Estates	$1,471
Scofield Farms	$1,458
Olympic Heights	$1,458
River Oaks	$1,456
Great Hills	$1,455
North Shoal Creek	$1,455
Canyon Creek	$1,437
Pioneer Crossing	$1,430
Milwood	$1,429
Wooten	$1,428
Tanglewood Oaks	$1,424
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,418
Windsor Park	$1,396
Copperfield	$1,385
Bluff Springs	$1,385
Gracywoods	$1,372
Dawson	$1,359
Anderson Mill - Jollyville	$1,353
Garrison Park	$1,339
Hyde Park	$1,335
Galindo	$1,327
Harris Ridge	$1,304
Walnut Crossing	$1,284
Balcones Woods	$1,240
Windsor Hills	$1,240
Franklin Park	$1,228
Northwest Hills	$1,226
North Lamar	$1,216
Promontory Point	$1,195
North Civic Association	$1,143
Westgate	$1,134
University Hills	$1,109
St Johns	$1,106
South Manchaca	$1,101
Mesa Park	$1,048
Georgian Acres	$1,009
Heritage Hills	$983

Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Westlake is 52% higher than in Allandale

$2,287

Westlake rent is the same as Austin average

Average Rent $2,287

$1,503

Allandale rent is 34% lower than Austin average

Average Rent $1,503

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 Westlake 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.