Why Rent in this Market? With rising rents, and interest rates at an all time low, now is the perfec

In line with Austin's rising housing prices, Austin-area rent costs continue to skyrocket. According to Zumper.com's monthly National Rent Report, April rent costs in Austin were the 20th most expensive of all U.S. cities.

Reference the graphic above to see the median one-bedroom rent prices for Austin's most popular areas. As expected, the highest rents are found downtown, and the lowest are near the University of Texas, where college students are trying to make ends meet.

With rising rents, and interest rates at an all time low, now is the perfect time to purchase a home in Austin.

MEDIAN ONE BEDROOM RENT PRICES

Downtown Austin - $1,900/month

East Cesar Chavez - $1,650/month

Holly - $1,625/month

Old West Austin - $1,600/month

Central East Austin - $1,580/month

Bouldin Creek - $1,560/month

RMMA - $1,550/month

Zilker - $1,460/month

Triangle Square - $1,390/month

West Austin - $1,380/month

Windsor Road - $1,350/month

Rosewood - $1,350/month

Chestnut - $1,300/month

Barton Hills - $1,290/month

South River City - $1,290/month

Rosedale - $1,280/month

Old Enfield - $1,275/month

West Lake Hills - $1,250/month

Upper Boggy Creek - $1,250/month

St. Edwards - $1,250/month

Riverside - $1,230/month

Govalle - $1,220/month

Hancock - $1,200/month

Hyde Park - $1,140/month

Allendale-Brentwood - $1,130/month

MLK - $1,100/month

West University - $1,100/month

Galindo-Dawson - $1,100/month

North University - $1,080/month

North Loop - $1,060/month

University of Texas - Austin - $990/month

Pleasant Valley - $980/month

Montropolis - - $900/month

Windsor Park - $900/month

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