Austin is one of the largest cities in Texas, only smaller than San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. It’s one of the best places to live in the state, offering a vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.
The area is known as the Live Music Capital of the World and is home to famous venues like Broken Spoke and Carousel Lounge. This major city is the birthplace of country stars like Willie Nelson and often hosts music festivals.
Austin is also a thriving tech hub with companies like Apple, Google, and Tesla, and its rich academic community, anchored by the University of Texas, adds to the innovative energy. The city's vibrant food scene appeals to working professionals and students alike, drawing in foodies from all over. After indulging in some authentic BBQ, you can take a scenic walk at Barton Springs or Zilker Park, where Austin perfectly blends urban life with nature.
If you’re searching for apartments in Austin, there are many excellent neighborhoods to call home. Living in Downtown Austin means you’ll be close to everything from concert halls to top employers. It’s a nightlife hotspot with many different types of units available, including apartments and condos with up to five bedrooms.
South Congress (SoCo) is a trendy area with high-end boutiques and unique restaurants. There’s an eclectic mix of apartment complexes and townhomes in this neighborhood, and the best units offer amenities like fireplaces, gas cooking, and upgraded cabinetry. And Cherrywood is one of the safest neighborhoods in East Austin and known for its modern units in historic bungalows and converted warehouses.
If you’re tired of typing “Austin apartments near me” into Google and looking for rent signs around the city, try Apartment List. Just fill out our Renter Quiz, and we’ll match you with rentals in Austin, TX based on your budget, location preferences, and must-have amenities.
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I would look at Sentral maybe for elevated living, other places are called luxury but fail to deliver
answered on February 20 2025 by Gerard G.
Not sure a lot of places are are old n need to upgrade. But my experience in apartment I gotta say Salado made me feel welcome coming from losing everything in house fire
answered on February 20 2025 by Kevin H.
Very much so. I moved from COS, CO and I feel like I received 5 raises to go along with my promotion.
answered on February 21 2025 by Rebekah M.
Just depends on person and preferences. I have many friends living downtown and all have different incomes, different lives, jobs, etc., but love it down there.
answered on February 21 2025 by Nick C.
I was relocated here after a promotion and it is inexpensive.
answered on February 21 2025 by Rebekah M.
The new L.A. basically. It’s better to get here early nowadays and get on the ball to establishing yourself because it’s definitely the place to be for opportunities.
answered on February 21 2025 by Nick C.
Circle C south Austin, Spicewood Springs, jollyville, lakeline
answered on February 21 2025 by Nick C.
East Austin
answered on February 20 2025 by Gerard G.
Welcome to the Apartment List April 2025 Rent Report for Austin, TX. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,384, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 6.0% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Austin rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Austin metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Austin rose by 0.2% over the course of March, and has now decreased by a total of 6.0% over the past 12 months. Austin’s rent growth over the past year has has fallen behind both the state (-2.5%) and national averages (-0.4%).
Three months into the year, rents in Austin have risen 0.1%. This is a faster rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to March 2024 rents had decreased 0.9%.
Austin rents went up 0.2% in the past month, compared to the national rate of 0.6%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #73. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Corpus Christi, TX (0.2%) and Mesa, AZ (0.2%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,225 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,492 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,384. That ranks #53 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,216 for a 1-bedroom, $1,370 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,384 overall. The median rent in Austin is 0.0% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Philadelphia, PA ($1,386) and Richmond, VA ($1,383).
If we expand our view to the wider Austin metro area, the median rent is $1,355 meaning that the median price in Austin proper ($1,384) is 2.1% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -6.3%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 9 cities in the Austin metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Pflugerville is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,539. San Marcos is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,089. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Georgetown (-4.5%) while the slowest is in Kyle (-10.4%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Austin metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
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Welcome to the Apartment List April 2025 Rent Report for Austin, TX. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,384, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 6.0% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Austin rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Austin metro area and the nation as a whole.
Apartment List has released Austin’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
Austin renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love Austin, some aspects can be better."
Key findings in Austin include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Best known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin has a thriving cultural scene, gorgeous scenery, a strong business presence, unique culture, and more, all in the midst of an environment that blends fun and serenity. What's most interesting, and also a bit shocking, is how fast Austin is growing as a metropolitan city. It's exciting, especially for renters new to the area, as there are tons of new rental communities popping up.
Austin has something to offer everyone, even if you never step foot inside the Austin Music Festival
View Austin City GuideBest known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin has a thriving cultural scene, gorgeous scenery, a strong business presence, unique culture, and more, all in the midst of an environment that blends fun and serenity. What's most interesting, and also a bit shocking, is how fast Austin is growing as a metropolitan city. It's exciting, especially for renters new to the area, as there are tons of new rental communities popping up.
Austin has something to offer everyone, even if you never step foot inside the Austin Music Festival
The representation of ethnic minorities in Austin is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Austin are White (48%), Hispanic Or Latino (32%), Asian (8.4%), Black Or African American (7.2%), Two Or More (4%), Other (0.4%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Austin is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Austin are White (48%), Hispanic Or Latino (32%), Asian (8.4%), Black Or African American (7.2%), Two Or More (4%), Other (0.4%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Austin from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
