Rent by ZIP · Travis County
Rent in Austin, TX 78759
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,010 (-2.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,727 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,650 | -3% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,488 ±$141 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,750 | -3.4% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,468 ±$55 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,010 | $2,070 | -2.9% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,900 ±$70 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,620 | -3.1% | $2,286–2,794 | $2,508 ±$163 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,970 | $3,090 | -3.9% | $2,673–3,267 | $2,539 ±$1,038 |
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 78759
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78758 | Austin | $1,860 | $1,802 |
| 78757 | Austin | $1,790 | $1,724 |
| 78756 | Austin | $1,670 | $2,052 |
| 78754 | Austin | $1,840 | $1,733 |
| 78753 | Austin | $1,720 | $1,703 |
| 78752 | Austin | $1,670 | $1,763 |
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.