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ZIP 78727

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 29,958·Travis County·415th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,514/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$451
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 78727 · $1,514
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,132
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,423
3 BR
$1,803
4 BR+
$2,121
Research median
$1,423/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
$18,168/yr
At $1,514/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78727 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,958
Median income
$110,379
Median age
35.8
Renters
57.8%
Age distribution
17.8%
30.8%
29.3%
Under 1817.8%
18–3430.8%
35–5429.3%
55–6410.2%
65+11.8%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
55.1%
18.1%
18.4%
White55.1%
Black7.9%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian18.4%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
21.6%
64.3%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college21.6%
Bachelor's+64.3%
Housing tenure
42.2%
57.8%
Owner42.2%
Renter57.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78727 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,320 → $1,514
up 14.7%
Income
$91,375 → $110,379
up 20.8%
Population
29,991 → 29,958
down 0.1%
Renter share
54.4% → 57.8%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
61.2% → 64.3%
+3.1 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.8
-0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78727 in Austin, TX has increased 14.7% since 2021, going from about $1,320 per month to roughly $1,514 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78727 in Austin, TX now reports about $110,379, up from $91,375 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 6.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 57.8% of households rent today, against 54.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 61.2% to 64.3%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78727 in Austin, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78727 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,514/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,423/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($110,379/yr), ZIP 78727 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78727?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78727 (Austin, TX) is $1,514. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78727 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78727's median rent of $1,514/mo is $451 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78727 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78727 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #415 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,514/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78727?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,514/mo in ZIP 78727. The local median household income is $110,379/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78727?

Rent in ZIP 78727 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78727 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78727 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,514/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($110,379/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78727 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78727 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.8% of ZIP 78727 households are renters, while 42.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78727 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78727 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78727 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,514/mo, it's $101 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78727 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78727 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,514/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 78727's median household income ($110,379/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78727 16%Benchmark 30%
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