How much does it cost to rent in Round Rock, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Round Rock, TX is $1,713. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Round Rock cheaper than other Texas cities?

Round Rock falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #112 out of 269 cities at $1,713/mo.

When was Round Rock rent data last updated?

Round Rock rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Round Rock

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Pop. 127,786·112th most expensive in Texas·Round Rock rents are up 5.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,713/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+2.9%

vs US Median

-$252

Rising (Monthly)

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Round Rock · $1,713

More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

70/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 10% below what Round Rock's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,713/mo

Expected by trend

$1,904/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Round Rock's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,640

1 BR

$1,750

2 BR

$2,067

3 BR

$2,633

4 BR+

$3,057

Research median

$2,067/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$20,556/yr

At $1,713/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Round Rock, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

127,786

Median income

$99,287

Median age

36.2

Renters

44.5%

Age distribution

23.5%

24.6%

30.4%

Under 1823.5%

18–3424.6%

35–5430.4%

55–6410.2%

65+11.2%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

52.9%

29.7%

White52.9%

Black11.3%

Hispanic29.7%

Asian8.2%

Education (25+)

19%

29.7%

44.8%

No HS diploma6.5%

HS diploma19%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+44.8%

Housing tenure

55.5%

44.5%

Owner55.5%

Renter44.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Round Rock, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,438 → $1,713

up 19.1%

Income

$86,587 → $99,287

up 14.7%

Population

117,735 → 127,786

up 8.5%

Renter share

44.3% → 44.5%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

42.1% → 44.8%

+2.7 pts

Median age

35.6 → 36.2

+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Round Rock, TX has shifted from $1,438 to $1,713, up 19.1% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $86,587 to $99,287 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Round Rock, TX adding about 10,051 residents over the five-year window, up 8.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.1% to 44.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Round Rock, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Round Rock on your salary?

At $1,713/mo, how Round Rock rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 22% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 31% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 26.9% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 11.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 33.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 36.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 29.7% income

affordable

By apartment size

Round Rock rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Round Rock. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Round Rock, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Round Rock is $1,713/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,067/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,633/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($99,287/yr), Round Rock ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Round Rock an affordable city for renters?

Round Rock is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,713/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($99,287/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Round Rock falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Round Rock?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,713/mo in Round Rock. The local median household income is $99,287/yr, meaning the typical Round Rock household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Round Rock?

Rent in Round Rock has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Round Rock neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Round Rock are 78664 ($1,621/mo), 78665 ($1,682/mo), and 78681 ($1,824/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Round Rock is $1,713/mo.

How does Round Rock rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Round Rock is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #112 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,713/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Round Rock?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Round Rock ($1,713/mo): Georgetown ($1,643/mo), Pflugerville ($1,699/mo).

What percentage of Round Rock residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of Round Rock households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. Round Rock leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Round Rock rent compare to the national average?

Round Rock's median rent of $1,713/mo is $252 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #112 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

21%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,713/mo, rent takes ~21% of Round Rock's median household income ($99,287/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Round Rock 21%Benchmark 30%

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