Rent by ZIP · Travis County
Rent in Austin, TX 78731
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,780 (-1.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,737 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,440 | -1.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,393 ±$247 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,500 | $1,530 | -2% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,587 ±$107 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,810 | -1.7% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,854 ±$84 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,290 | -1.7% | $2,025–2,475 | $2,349 ±$213 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,700 | -2.6% | $2,367–2,893 | $3,500+ |
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 78731
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78730 | Austin | $1,900 | $1,916 |
| 78732 | Austin | $1,990 | $2,378 |
| 78729 | Austin | $1,830 | $1,785 |
| 78733 | Austin | $2,730 | $1,663 |
| 78728 | Austin | $1,750 | $1,797 |
| 78734 | Austin | $2,110 | $2,257 |
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.