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ZIP 78726

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 14,506·Travis County·522nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,368/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$597
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 78726 · $1,368
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,023
1 BR
$1,084
2 BR
$1,286
3 BR
$1,629
4 BR+
$1,918
Research median
$1,286/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,416/yr
At $1,368/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78726 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 63.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,506
Median income
$90,885
Median age
35.7
Renters
60.1%
Age distribution
21.3%
27.8%
29.9%
Under 1821.3%
18–3427.8%
35–5429.9%
55–6410.7%
65+10.3%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
59.7%
23.8%
15.8%
White59.7%
Black5.9%
Hispanic23.8%
Asian15.8%
Education (25+)
14.1%
21.2%
63.1%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+63.1%
Housing tenure
39.9%
60.1%
Owner39.9%
Renter60.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78726 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,289 → $1,368
up 6.1%
Income
$84,105 → $90,885
up 8.1%
Population
13,414 → 14,506
up 8.1%
Renter share
55.2% → 60.1%
+4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
66.4% → 63.1%
-3.3 pts
Median age
34.3 → 35.7
+1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 78726 in Austin, TX has increased by $79 per month, settling near $1,368 after starting the period at $1,289. Median household income grew from $84,105 to $90,885 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 13,414 to 14,506 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.1% change. About 60.1% of households rent today, against 55.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 66.4% to 63.1%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78726 in Austin, 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78726 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,368/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,084/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,286/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($90,885/yr), ZIP 78726 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78726?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78726 (Austin, TX) is $1,368. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78726 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78726's median rent of $1,368/mo is $597 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78726 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78726 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #522 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,368/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78726?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,368/mo in ZIP 78726. The local median household income is $90,885/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78726?

Rent in ZIP 78726 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78726 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78726 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,368/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($90,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78726 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78726 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.1% of ZIP 78726 households are renters, while 39.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78726 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78726 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78726 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,368/mo, it's $247 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78726 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78726 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,368/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 78726's median household income ($90,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78726 18%Benchmark 30%
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