Austin city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population656,302Pct. renter occupied55.09%
Males to females1.0472:1Avg. household size2.14
Avg. household income$42,689Families with kids under 1835.84%
Income above poverty60.73%Avg. age of rental structure30 yrs

Cities near Austin

CityDistanceCityDistance
Del Valle9.03 MilesMc Neil17.94 Miles
Manchaca14.42 MilesBuda19.66 Miles
Manor17.42 Miles  
Approximate driving distance from Austin.

Finding a great Austin apartment for rent

Austin, Texas has a lot to offer its residents of apartments for rent, though with a growing population, finding an apartment to rent in Austin can become quite competitive.

Things to do in Austin, TX

Renting an apartment in Austin is a great choice for young and socially active people, especially those that love music. Not only is Austin the capital of Texas, it is nicknamed "The Live Music Capital of the World." Music festivals in Austin often introduce new and exciting musical talents, as well as providing great entertainment. The city is full of beautiful parks and recreation locations, making an active lifestyle easy, enjoyable, and pleasing to the people living in Austin apartments. Since the weather in Austin is temperate year-round, you'll be able to take advantage of these locations often if you rent an apartment in Austin.

Finding a job in Austin, Texas

You shouldn't have a difficult time making your rent for an Austin apartment rental. The Austin economy is driven by jobs in the technology industry and government sector. The high-tech industry is the most rapidly growing industry in the city, though the University of Texas employs quite a few residents, as well. Given that Austin is the state capital, there are also numerous government jobs to employ residents of Austin apartment rentals.

Where to live Austin, TX

You can find great areas to live within Austin, and Austin apartment rentals are pretty reasonable at an average of around $750 a month. When looking for an apartment to rent in Austin, you'll want to consider location, in addition to price. You can find new and affordable Austin apartments in the Northwest part of the city, which is currently being developed. You'll get convenient access to downtown if you choose an Austin apartment rental in the Northeast. For family friendly living, there are plenty of larger rentals in the South. If you're single or looking for a younger crowd and cheaper Austin apartment rentals, check out the Central, or University, area, where you can find Austin studio apartments to rent for less than $500.

Austin zip codes

  • 73301
  • 73344
  • 78701
  • 78702
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Neighborhoods in Austin

  • Allandale
  • Barton Hills
  • Bouldin
  • Brentwood
  • Central East Austin
  • Chestnut
  • Coronado Hills
  • Crestview
  • Dawson
  • Downtown
  • East Cesar Chavez
  • East Congress
  • Franklin Park
  • Galindo
  • Garrison Park
  • Gateway
  • Georgian Acres
  • Govalle
  • Hancock
  • Heritage Hills
  • Highland
  • Holly
  • Hyde Park
  • Johnston Terrace
  • Martin Luther King-Hwy 183
  • McKinney
  • Mlk
  • Montopolis
  • North Austin
  • North Burnett
  • North Lamar
  • North Loop
  • North Shoal Creek
  • North University
  • Old West Austin
  • Parker Lane
  • Pecan Springs Springdale
  • Pleasant Valley
  • Riverside
  • Rmma
  • Rosedale
  • Rosewood
  • Saint Edwards
  • Saint Johns
  • South Lamar
  • South Manchaca
  • South River City
  • Southeast
  • Sweet Briar
  • Triangle State
  • University Hills
  • University Of Texas
  • Upper Boggy Creek
  • West Congress
  • West Gate
  • West University
  • Windsor Hills
  • Windsor Park
  • Windsor Road
  • Wooten
  • Zilker
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Austin rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$736$414$1,516
1 Bdrm$762$419$2,266
2 Bdrm$988$553$3,822
3 Bdrm$1,241$433$3,590
4 Bdrm$1,043$382$1,526

Austin crime rates

Austin crime rates are about 57% greater than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes540 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes6,341 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index6,881 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Austin demographics

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Languages spoken in Austin

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Marital status comparison

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Austin transportation

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