East Austin Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Trendy neighborhood with diverse dining, breweries, murals, and Austin's hippest creative scene.
Austin, TXAvg Rent: $2,375/moWalk Score: 72
Walkability
72
Walk Score
Transit
45
Transit Score
Commute
10 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good
Rating
East Austin Rent Prices
Studio
$1,400
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,800
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,600
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,700
per month
Rent Trend: Rising rapidly
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Hipster, diverse, creative
Demographics
Artists, young professionals, diverse families
Best For
CreativesFoodiesYoung professionalsHipsters
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Excellent, diverse, food trucks
Nightlife
Very active - bars, music venues, breweries
Schools
Good public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in East Austin
Pros
- Great food scene
- Creative community
- Diverse
- Growing
Cons
- Gentrification
- Traffic
- Getting expensive
- Hot summers
Parks & Recreation
- East Cesar Chavez parks
- Lady Bird Lake access
Public Transit
- Bus routes
- Bike lanes
Popular Streets
- East Cesar Chavez
- East 6th Street
- East 7th Street
Key Amenities
- Food trucks
- Breweries
- Murals
- Local shops
Compare with Other Austin Neighborhoods
Downtown Austin
2BR Rent:$3,300
Walk Score:92
Urban, entertainment, bustling
South Congress
2BR Rent:$2,900
Walk Score:85
Quintessential Austin, eclectic, trendy
Mueller
2BR Rent:$2,400
Walk Score:72
Planned community, family-friendly, sustainable
Hyde Park
2BR Rent:$2,200
Walk Score:75
Historic, academic, neighborhood-focused
Zilker
2BR Rent:$2,700
Walk Score:65
Active, park-focused, outdoorsy
Helpful Resources for Renters
Moving to East Austin? These resources can help you prepare, understand your rights, and find financial assistance if needed.