Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Westlake is $2,259, a 1.03% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,236.
One-bedroom apartments provide 871 square feet for $1,799, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,557 offer 1,299 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX
Last updated: June 02, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,259 | 1,121 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,799 | 871 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,557 | 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 1.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,236 to $2,259.
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?
1,198 or 34% of the households in Westlake, Austin, Travis County, TX are renter-occupied while 2,303 or 66% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Westlake?
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 Westlake?
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 |
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Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Westlake is 53% higher than in Allandale
$2,259
Westlake rent is the same as Austin average
Average Rent
$2,259
$1,472
Allandale rent is 35% lower 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 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.