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Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX

Across 477 rentals in Austin, TX, the cheapest we list is $800/mo and the average asking rent is around $1,292/mo. That runs about 5% above the TX state average of $1,236/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,222/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,735/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$800
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,2925% above TX
across all sizes
Average by sizevs TX typical
Studio$1,241~ TX avg
1 bed$1,2223% above TX
2 bed$1,73528% above TX
3 bed$2,80536% above TX

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477 rentals in Austin, TX

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Renting in Austin, TX: common questions

How much is rent in Austin, TX?
The average asking rent across the 477 listings we track in Austin, TX is $1,292/mo, with the cheapest starting at $800/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Austin?
The Palms On Lamar is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Austin, TX at $800/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Austin?
Based on the listings we track in Austin, TX: studios around $1,241/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,222/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,735/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,805/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Austin expensive to rent in?
Austin sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,292/mo is about 5% above the TX state average of $1,236/mo.

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