Rent by ZIP · Travis County
Rent in Austin, TX 78738
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,120 (-4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,983 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,690 | $1,780 | -5.1% | $1,521–1,859 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,780 | $1,880 | -5.3% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,731 ±$77 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,120 | $2,230 | -4.9% | $1,908–2,332 | $2,213 ±$184 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,670 | $2,830 | -5.7% | $2,403–2,937 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,140 | $3,320 | -5.4% | $2,826–3,454 | $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 78738
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78737 | Austin | $2,370 | $2,170 |
| 78739 | Austin | $2,730 | – |
| 78736 | Austin | $2,000 | $2,073 |
| 78735 | Austin | $2,130 | $2,212 |
| 78741 | Austin | $1,790 | $1,729 |
| 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.