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1,152
Communities Tracked
$1,144
Median starting rent
$0
Cost to Renters
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Computed from our daily pricing data, updated October 15, 2026. Not survey estimates: these are the advertised prices, counted.
$1,144
median starting rent, metro wide
$1,219
median Class A (newest buildings)
$925
median Class C (best budget stock)
71%
of communities running a special
Size medians use only communities with a proven advertised price for that exact size (871 communities for one bedrooms, 875 for two bedrooms), refreshed with every daily run.
Median and cheapest advertised starting rents from our latest check, plus how many communities are running a special. Tap any area for its full market page.
| Area | Median start | Cheapest today | Running specials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far West · 12 communities | $891 | $733 | 40% |
| Wells Branch · 21 communities | $939 | $739 | 67% |
| Northwest · 45 communities | $966 | $702 | 83% |
| North · 113 communities | $1,050 | $700 | 76% |
| Round Rock · 75 communities | $1,064 | $715 | 59% |
| Cedar Park · 53 communities | $1,074 | $800 | 72% |
| Pflugerville · 52 communities | $1,088 | $775 | 85% |
| Southeast · 92 communities | $1,099 | $720 | 80% |
| Northeast · 45 communities | $1,110 | $740 | 75% |
| Arboretum · 49 communities | $1,120 | $718 | 70% |
| Georgetown · 54 communities | $1,127 | $775 | 62% |
| Buda & Kyle · 32 communities | $1,141 | $869 | 71% |
| South · 96 communities | $1,145 | $750 | 80% |
| Manor · 13 communities | $1,181 | $835 | 93% |
| Far East · 15 communities | $1,190 | $1,029 | 80% |
| East · 95 communities | $1,199 | $700 | 63% |
| Leander & Liberty Hill · 35 communities | $1,200 | $995 | 74% |
| Southwest · 33 communities | $1,249 | $1,021 | 74% |
| Dripping Springs · 4 communities | $1,250 | $1,108 | 67% |
| South Central · 70 communities | $1,265 | $750 | 56% |
| West · 25 communities | $1,290 | $894 | 46% |
| Central · 50 communities | $1,436 | $700 | 60% |
| Downtown · 36 communities | $2,161 | $1,315 | 76% |
From our daily pricing data: median starting rent across the metro is $1,144, with Class A buildings at $1,219, Class B at $1,076 and Class C at $925. The cheapest advertised starting rent we track today is $700.
By median starting rent from our latest checks: Far West ($891), Wells Branch ($939), Northwest ($966). Every area page shows its full pricing, updated daily.
71% of priced communities are running a special, averaging 7.1 weeks free. The highest share right now: Manor (93%), Pflugerville (85%), Northwest (83%).
Most communities ask for gross income near three times the rent. At the metro median starting rent of $1,144, that works out to roughly $41,000 a year for an entry price home; less in the cheaper areas above, more downtown.
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Reviews renters left for Ross Quade onhis Realtor.com profile, quoted as written.
“At first, I truly thought my situation was impossible and I didn’t know where to start, Mr. Quade was always available for questions, follow ups and reassurance, when it came down to the housing search i was not very hopeful, not only did he find me a good choice, but actually a few options, which was more than I could hope for, I secured a place from the list he supplied me and Im truly grateful for his knowledge and encouragement. Thank you again Mr. Quade - Brown”
T Brown
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“I am so happy and proud that I chose, Ross Quade, a as my 'second chance' apartment locator agent. He was friendly, straightforward and helpful from the get go. He helped me tremendously with finding the perfect apartment and helping with getting approved; which wasn't easy with my situational history. I could not recommend a better agent!! His experience and professionalism is rare and he really came through for me. Thank you, Ross”
Angela Lovelace
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“Ross helped me and my partner find apartments that would work with us and our conditions quickly. He gave me many to choose from and did all the heavy lifting for us. Were very thankful that he took a lot of pressure off of us so we could enjoy our home hunt.”
Sofia Trujillo
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“I had been *stressing* about staring an apartment search because of what I had heard about Austin rental market. On a whim I contacted Ross last Wednesday and today, Saturday I signed a lease for a bigger apartment and at below budget! I have a couple of rental challenges and he found some property management companies that work with challenges and I was approved with the first application. If that wasn't enough, I got the admin fees waived and two months rent free!! I couldn't be happier.”
Jay Larson
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“I'm going through a divorce and I didn't know what I was going to do to get a new place. Ross contacted me and changed my life. I was approved for my new place 4 days after talking to him. He is amazing!!!!”
Calisha Lee
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“I first want to say that Ross Quade has helped me out in the past. Ross is a very tenacious agent with insight to just about every property in Austin. He is very knowledgeable of their agents, reps, managers, and their management companies. all by name. He was very instrumental in assisting me through a very difficult time in my life. He was very reassuring and supportive of my situation that I was dealing with regarding my financial situation. If there is anyone in the market I would go to. It would be Ross Quade. I don't need to shower him with any glitter though he deserves it. He settled me down. Informed me of my options, and let me know what I was looking at, what the procedure would be and what to expect. Even with all I had against me, 2 evictions! He showed me the right way to make things happen to where I could not only find a nice beautiful home. Though with the path he put me on. I am also reestablishing my credit. I am very grateful and humbled to have had him help me and stand with me through such a turbulent time in my life. Ross, I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. Please keep doing what you are doing. You are exactly where you need to be in this world. Thank you Ross. Always”
James Martinez
Review on Realtor.com
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