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Houses for Rent in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

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Houses for Rent in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX. 23 Rentals Available
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    10400 Old Manchaca Rd., Austin, TX 78748
    1 BED $1,490+
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    2715 South 1St Street, Austin, TX 78704
    2 BEDS $2,550
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    3506 CHERRY LANE, AUSTIN, TX 78703
    STUDIO $11,000
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    Unit 208, Austin, TX 78758
    1 BED $775
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    Apt 128, Austin, TX 78757
    2 BEDS $1,875
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    Unit C, Austin, TX 78756
    3 BEDS $3,500
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    1708 Poppy Seed Ln., Austin, TX 78741
    STUDIO $2,100
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    1416 Poppy Seed Ln., Austin, TX 78741
    STUDIO $2,065
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    5619 SHOAL CREEK, AUSTIN, TX 78731
    STUDIO $4,300
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    Unit B, Austin, TX 78745
    3 BEDS $2,995
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    408 W. North Loop, Austin, TX 78751
    2 BEDS $1,950
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    Apt 3114, 2001 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78721
    2 BEDS $3,400
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Southwest Austin, Austin, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX have decreased by 4.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,577 to $1,512.

Average rent in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

$1,512/mo Southwest Austin, Austin, TX average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX is around $1,512.

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

    A share of 5% of apartments in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 8% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 51% of Southwest Austin's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 34% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 1% of apartment rentals in Austin are in the $2,501-$3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX (51%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Southwest Austin, TX

    24 /100
    Car-Dependent
    31 /100
    Some Transit
    57 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 24, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 57

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the rent for a house in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $1,490 and $1,740.

    How many houses are available in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX on RentCafe?

    There are 12 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX?

    The average Southwest Austin, Austin, TX rental house size is 606 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX?

    Renting a house in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX?

    Houses for rent in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX are usually located in non-central areas.

    Southwest Austin, Austin, TX demographics

    • 205,410Total Population
    • 102,634 Female
      102,776 Male
    • 38Median Age

    In total, Southwest Austin, Austin, TX has 205,410 residents, 102,634 women and 102,776 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Southwest Austin’s population is 38.

    Southwest Austin, Austin, TX households

    • 50,674 Family
      42,231 Non-family
    • 24,626 Children
      68,279 No Children
    • 92,905Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $120,067Median Household Income

    There is a total of 92,905 households in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX. Of these, 24,626 have children and 68,279 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 50,674 family households and 42,231 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Southwest Austin is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Southwest Austin equals $120,067, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,002.

    Southwest Austin, Austin, TX education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX have no high school education, 14% went to high-school, and 17% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 39% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 21% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 12 properties listed in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX to choose from, with prices ranging from $775 to $4,300. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 23 properties in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $775 to $4,300. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Southwest Austin, Austin, TX and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 23 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!