Rent by ZIP · Williamson County
Rent in Austin, TX 78717
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,980 (-1.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,867 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,580 | $1,600 | -1.3% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,659 ±$111 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,670 | $1,700 | -1.8% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,616 ±$80 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,010 | -1.5% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,984 ±$175 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,550 | -2% | $2,250–2,750 | $2,455 ±$126 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,930 | $3,000 | -2.3% | $2,637–3,223 | $3,150 ±$155 |
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 78717
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78719 | Austin | $1,730 | – |
| 78721 | Austin | $1,810 | $1,725 |
| 78722 | Austin | $2,040 | $2,057 |
| 78723 | Austin | $1,740 | $1,780 |
| 78724 | Austin | $1,680 | $1,567 |
| 78725 | Austin | $2,460 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Williamson 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.