Southeast Austin, Austin, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: May 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Southeast Austin is $1,624, a 6.82% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,743.
One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $1,419, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,903 offer 1,114 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,429 sq ft) for $2,324, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX
Last updated: May 13, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,624 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,419 | 705 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,903 | 1,114 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,324 | 1,429 sq. ft. |
Southeast Austin, Austin, TX rent trends
Rental prices in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX have decreased by 6.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,743 to $1,624.
What's the typical rent budget in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX?
The largest share of rentals in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX (43%) 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 Southeast Austin, Austin, TX?
10,203 or 65% of the households in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX are renter-occupied while 5,498 or 35% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Southeast Austin?
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 Southeast Austin?
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Crestview | $1,608 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,594 |
| Bauerle Ranch | $1,593 |
| Angus Valley | $1,583 |
| Avery Ranch | $1,577 |
| McKinney | $1,577 |
| Northwood | $1,562 |
| South Lamar | $1,539 |
| Galindo | $1,534 |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | $1,531 |
| Apache Shores | $1,531 |
| Montopolis | $1,508 |
| Olympic Heights | $1,504 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Heritage Hills | $976 |
| Georgian Acres | $965 |
| Mesa Park | $948 |
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Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
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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 Southeast Austin 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.