ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78613

Pop. 89,956·Williamson County·340th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,588/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$344
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss 78613 rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
ZIP 78613 · $1,588
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,187
1 BR
$1,261
2 BR
$1,493
3 BR
$1,888
4 BR+
$2,224
Research median
$1,493/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 78613 usually run 1.7% below trend in December and 1.4% above it in July, about $49 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 78613 is 9.2% below its high of $1,748 in December 2022, at $1,588 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78613 changed +3.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 78613 rose 22.6% while median household income rose 20.3% ($104,308 to $125,487). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 78613 is 14.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($125,487) is $3,137 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,980).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 78726, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,377/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78613. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$19,056/yr
At $1,588/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWilliamson County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78613 (Cedar Park, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
89,956
Median income
$125,487
Median age
37.7
Renters
36.1%
Age distribution
24.5%
21.1%
33%
Under 1824.5%
18–3421.1%
35–5433%
55–649.9%
65+11.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
18.5%
15.1%
White62.9%
Black3.8%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian15.1%
Education (25+)
14.9%
25.9%
55.8%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+55.8%
Housing tenure
63.9%
36.1%
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78613 in Cedar Park, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,469 → $1,588
up 8.1%
Income
$108,937 → $125,487
up 15.2%
Population
86,066 → 89,956
up 4.5%
Renter share
33.4% → 36.1%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
52% → 55.8%
+3.8 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.7
+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78613 in Cedar Park, TX paid around $1,469 a month. That figure now sits near $1,588, up 8.1% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $108,937 to $125,487 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78613 in Cedar Park, TX adding about 3,890 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 33.4% to 36.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52% to 55.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78613 in Cedar Park, 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.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 78613

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 78613

About renting in ZIP 78613

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78613 covers Cedar Park, TX. The median rent here is $1,588/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,261/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,493/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($125,487/yr), ZIP 78613 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78613?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,588/mo in ZIP 78613. The local median household income is $125,487/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78613?

Rent in ZIP 78613 has risen 3.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 9.2% below its high of $1,748 in December 2022.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 78613?

Asking rents in ZIP 78613 are usually lowest in December, about 1.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $49 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 78613?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 78613 rose 22.6% while median household income rose 20.3%, from $104,308 to $125,487. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 78613 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78613 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #340 of 693 at $1,588/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78613 changed +3.9%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 78613 compare to the rest of Cedar Park?

At $1,588/mo, ZIP 78613 is $114 below the Cedar Park citywide median of $1,702/mo.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,588/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 78613's median household income ($125,487/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78613 15%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Schools nearby

Public schools near ZIP 78613 (Cedar Park, TX)

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.