Houston, TX vs Austin, TX

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,280
$885
+$395 (+44.6%)
1 Bedroom
$1,323
$891
+$432 (+48.5%)
2 Bedroom
$1,573
$1,095
+$478 (+43.7%)
3 Bedroom
$2,116
$1,523
+$593 (+38.9%)
4+ Bedroom
$2,639
$1,837
+$802 (+43.7%)

Houston, TX

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,573/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,280/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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Austin, TX

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,095/mo
  • Studio apartments: $885/mo
  • Data year: 2025
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