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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Onion Creek is $1,241 per month, a 8% decrease from last years average of $1,349.

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 68% 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: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Onion Creek is $1,241, a 8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,349.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $1,125, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,413 offer 1,090 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,462 sq ft) for $1,867, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Onion Creek, Austin, TX

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,241	867 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,125	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,413	1,090 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,867	1,462 sq. ft.

Onion Creek, Austin, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Onion Creek, Austin, TX have decreased by 8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,349 to $1,241.

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

The largest share of rentals in Onion Creek, Austin, TX (68%) 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?

Heritage Hills $950/month

Mesa Park $951/month

Georgian Acres $976/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,624/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Onion Creek?

Central East Austin $2,561/month

Downtown Austin $3,311/month

West University $3,463/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	$3,463
Downtown Austin	$3,311
Central East Austin	$2,561
Bouldin Creek	$2,441
Clarksville	$2,367
SoCo	$2,338
Tarrytown West Austin	$2,293
North University	$2,266
Westlake	$2,245
Mueller	$2,228
Rosedale	$2,149
Zilker	$2,087
Holly	$2,056
The Triangle	$2,018
Rosewood	$1,973
Travis Heights	$1,972
Steiner Ranch	$1,962
East Cesar Chavez	$1,949
Johnston Terrace	$1,861
Govalle	$1,856
Hancock	$1,838
Bee Cave Woods	$1,830
Long Canyon	$1,732
North Burnet	$1,724
Cedar Valley	$1,715
Chestnut	$1,707
Martin Luther King	$1,691
Pilot Knob	$1,683
Highland	$1,682
Barton Hills	$1,653
Bluebell Ridge	$1,648
Brentwood	$1,643
North Point	$1,616
Oak Hill	$1,615
Apache Shores	$1,593
Bauerle Ranch	$1,593
Crestview	$1,555
McKinney	$1,552
Montopolis	$1,551
River Place	$1,542
Northwood	$1,537
Avery Ranch	$1,535
Angus Valley	$1,534
Pecan Springs Springdale	$1,523
Jester Estates	$1,517
South Lamar	$1,496
Olympic Heights	$1,491
South Congress	$1,486
The Woodlands	$1,483
Buckingham Estates	$1,462
The Oak at Twin Creeks	$1,456
McKinney Heights	$1,455
North Loop	$1,448
Allandale	$1,441
Upper Boggy Creek	$1,430
Canyon Creek	$1,429
North Shoal Creek	$1,420
River Oaks	$1,419
Gateway	$1,413
Tanglewood Oaks	$1,409
Pioneer Crossing	$1,401
Scofield Farms	$1,399
Wooten	$1,390
Bluff Springs	$1,390
Windsor Park	$1,379
Great Hills	$1,374
East Riverside - Oltorf	$1,355
Gracywoods	$1,342
Copperfield	$1,339
Milwood	$1,333
Anderson Mill - Jollyville	$1,333
Hyde Park	$1,318
Dawson	$1,318
Garrison Park	$1,307
Galindo	$1,294
Walnut Crossing	$1,284
Harris Ridge	$1,270
Onion Creek	$1,241
Windsor Hills	$1,223
Balcones Woods	$1,215
Promontory Point	$1,185
Northwest Hills	$1,184
Franklin Park	$1,183
North Lamar	$1,157
North Civic Association	$1,116
Westgate	$1,104
University Hills	$1,096
St Johns	$1,084
South Manchaca	$1,074
Coronado Hills	$1,038
Georgian Acres	$976
Mesa Park	$951
Heritage Hills	$950

Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Onion Creek is 14% lower than in Allandale

$1,241

Onion Creek rent is the same as Austin average

Average Rent $1,241

$1,441

Allandale rent is 16% higher than Austin average

Average Rent $1,441

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.