Rent by ZIP · Travis County
Rent in Austin, TX 78726
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,840 (-3.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,738 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | $1,520 | -3.3% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,625 ±$241 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,610 | -3.7% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,545 ±$118 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,910 | -3.7% | $1,656–2,024 | $1,877 ±$112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,420 | -4.1% | $2,088–2,552 | $1,900 ±$274 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,850 | -4.6% | $2,448–2,992 | – |
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 78726
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78725 | Austin | $2,460 | – |
| 78727 | Austin | $2,080 | $1,854 |
| 78724 | Austin | $1,680 | $1,567 |
| 78728 | Austin | $1,750 | $1,797 |
| 78723 | Austin | $1,740 | $1,780 |
| 78729 | Austin | $1,830 | $1,785 |
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.