Rent by ZIP · Travis County
Rent in Austin, TX 78701
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,730 (-1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,759 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,170 | $2,210 | -1.8% | $1,953–2,387 | $1,426 ±$320 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,300 | $2,350 | -2.1% | $2,070–2,530 | $2,727 ±$118 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,780 | -1.8% | $2,457–3,003 | $3,406 ±$374 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,440 | $3,520 | -2.3% | $3,096–3,784 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,040 | $4,140 | -2.4% | $3,636–4,444 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,817.
What renters pay in 78701
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78702 | Austin | $2,440 | $2,099 |
| 78703 | Austin | $2,440 | $2,340 |
| 78704 | Austin | $2,050 | $2,069 |
| 78705 | Austin | $1,870 | $1,845 |
| 78717 | Austin | $1,980 | $1,984 |
| 78719 | Austin | $1,730 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Travis County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.