Inside this guide
- Austin apartment prices by area (checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026)
- How much do apartments cost in Austin?
- Which Austin areas have the lowest and highest starting prices?
- Which Austin buildings list the lowest and highest starting prices?
- Where can I find a guide for each Austin area?
- How should I compare Austin apartment prices?
- Which Austin apartment costs and rules should I compare?
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Austin apartment? It’s free.
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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Prices checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026 against each property’s own website through the building pages linked below.
Apartments in Austin listed 1-bedroom starting prices from $816 to $3,725 (median $1,484) across 175 buildings whose own websites we checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026. Downtown and West Downtown had the highest median and Far South Austin the lowest. Each figure is a building’s lowest listed price, not an area average.
Austin apartment prices by area (checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026)
| Area | Buildings with a listed price | 1BR from (low to high, median) | 2BR from (low to high, median) | Area guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown and West Downtown | 25 | $1,660 to $3,725 (median $2,599) | $2,372 to $7,233 (median $3,872) | Downtown Austin guide |
| East Austin | 14 | $1,186 to $1,931 (median $1,668) | $2,022 to $3,901 (median $2,399) | East Austin guide |
| East Riverside and Montopolis | 14 | $1,130 to $2,180 (median $1,550) | $1,426 to $3,823 (median $2,269) | East Riverside guide |
| South Austin (South Congress, South Lamar, Zilker) | 17 | $1,410 to $2,610 (median $1,922) | $1,711 to $4,060 (median $2,846) | South Austin guide |
| Far South Austin | 26 | $970 to $1,450 (median $1,248) | $1,285 to $2,450 (median $1,706) | South Austin guide |
| Southwest Austin and Oak Hill | 17 | $995 to $2,334 (median $1,362) | $1,400 to $2,726 (median $1,764) | Southwest Austin guide |
| Central Austin | 21 | $1,083 to $1,924 (median $1,594) | $1,696 to $3,173 (median $2,399) | Central Austin guide |
| The Domain and North Burnet | 12 | $1,089 to $2,133 (median $1,544) | $1,255 to $3,478 (median $2,326) | Domain guide |
| Northeast Austin (Tech Ridge, Parmer Lane) | 14 | $969 to $1,477 (median $1,287) | $1,262 to $2,173 (median $1,682) | North Austin guide |
| Far North and Northwest Austin (Lakeline, Avery Ranch) | 15 | $816 to $1,799 (median $1,269) | $1,205 to $2,819 (median $1,885) | – |
Each row uses the buildings in that area that listed a price when we checked; the buildings are linked from the area guides. A “from” price is the cheapest listed home at a building, and some buildings list base rent while others list total monthly cost. Income-restricted homes are not priced in these tables. Estimated typical range across all 175 buildings (prices their own websites listed on Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026): 1-bedroom $816 to $3,725, 2-bedroom $1,205 to $7,233. That is an estimate from current listings, not a quote.
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How much do apartments cost in Austin?
Across the 175 Austin buildings we checked, starting prices ran as follows (each building’s lowest listed price on its own website, Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026):
| Home size | Buildings with a listed price | Lowest to highest “from” price (median) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 70 | $954 to $2,900 (median $1,407) |
| 1-bedroom | 171 | $816 to $3,725 (median $1,484) |
| 2-bedroom | 158 | $1,205 to $7,233 (median $2,174) |
Prices are the cheapest listed home at each building, so a specific floor plan, floor or view can cost more.
Which Austin areas have the lowest and highest starting prices?
By median 1-bedroom starting price, the lowest areas in our table were Far South Austin ($1,248), Far North and Northwest Austin (Lakeline, Avery Ranch) ($1,269), Northeast Austin (Tech Ridge, Parmer Lane) ($1,287). The highest were Downtown and West Downtown ($2,599), South Austin (South Congress, South Lamar, Zilker) ($1,922), East Austin ($1,668). Medians describe the buildings we checked in each area, not every building there.
Which Austin buildings list the lowest and highest starting prices?
Lowest 1-bedroom starting prices in our table on Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026: Legends Lakeline ($816), Avery Oaks ($930), Creekside on Parmer Lane ($969), Bell Southpark ($970), Ventana Oaks ($971). Highest: Residences at 6G ($3,725), 415 Colorado ($3,424), The Travis ($3,365). Open a building page for the plan, fees and the date its price was checked.
Where can I find a guide for each Austin area?
Each area has its own guide with building-by-building prices:
- Downtown Austin apartments: every downtown and west-downtown building we checked.
- East Austin apartment guide
- South Austin apartments and Southwest Austin buildings, prices and fees
- Central Austin apartments
- The Domain apartment guide
- Austin apartments with dog parks
- Mueller apartment guide
How should I compare Austin apartment prices?
- Compare the same price basis: some buildings list base rent and others list total monthly cost with mandatory fees.
- Open the property’s own floor plans page for the current price, specials and availability date.
- Ask which fees are one-time and which recur monthly (parking, pets, trash, pest, amenities).
- Tour with a shortlist; I can build one for you at no cost.
Which Austin apartment costs and rules should I compare?
Starting prices are only part of the cost. These pages compare fees, rules and amenities at the buildings we checked on their own websites:
- Austin apartment move-in costs
- Austin apartments with waived application or admin fees
- Austin apartment pet policies
- Austin apartment parking costs
- Austin apartments with utilities included
- Austin apartments with internet included
- Austin security deposits and low-deposit options
- Austin renters insurance requirements
- Austin short-term and flexible leases
- Is it a good time to rent in Austin?
Frequently asked questions
How much do apartments in Austin cost?
On Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026, the 175 Austin buildings in the table listed 1-bedroom starting prices from $816 to $3,725 (median $1,484) and 2-bedroom starting prices from $1,205 to $7,233 (median $2,174) on their own websites. These are each building’s lowest listed price, not an area average, and some are base rent while others are total monthly cost. Confirm on the property’s site before you tour.
Which Austin buildings list the lowest starting prices?
On Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026, the lowest 1-bedroom starting prices in the table were Legends Lakeline ($816), Avery Oaks ($930), Creekside on Parmer Lane ($969). Prices and availability change daily, so use the building pages for the plan, date checked and fee details.
What do Austin apartments cost beyond rent?
Application, administrative and deposit amounts vary by building. Austin apartment move-in costs lists amounts at the buildings we checked on their own websites; confirm current amounts with the leasing office.
What are the pet rules at Austin apartments?
Pet fees, pet rent, weight limits and breed rules are set building by building. Austin apartment pet policies compares them for the buildings we checked, and each building page lists its own policy.
Are utilities and parking included at Austin apartments?
It depends on the building. See Austin apartments with utilities included and Austin apartment parking costs for what the buildings we checked list, then confirm with the property.
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