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ZIP 78744

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 50,986·Travis County·461st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,443/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$522
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ZIP 78744 · $1,443
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,620
Research median
$1,760/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
$17,316/yr
At $1,443/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78744 (Austin, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,986
Median income
$83,002
Median age
33.2
Renters
49%
Age distribution
20.8%
33.2%
29.8%
Under 1820.8%
18–3433.2%
35–5429.8%
55–648.5%
65+7.7%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
31.1%
59.5%
White31.1%
Black10.4%
Hispanic59.5%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
18.3%
19%
26.1%
36.6%
No HS diploma18.3%
HS diploma19%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
51%
49%
Owner51%
Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78744 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,314 → $1,443
up 9.8%
Income
$65,262 → $83,002
up 27.2%
Population
48,524 → 50,986
up 5.1%
Renter share
50.1% → 49%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.8% → 36.6%
+10.8 pts
Median age
31.8 → 33.2
+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78744 in Austin, TX paid around $1,314 a month. That figure now sits near $1,443, up 9.8% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78744 in Austin, TX now reports about $83,002, up from $65,262 in 2021. 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 78744 in Austin, TX adding about 2,462 residents over the five-year window, up 5.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.8% to 36.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78744 in Austin, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78744 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,443/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($83,002/yr), ZIP 78744 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78744?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78744 (Austin, TX) is $1,443. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78744 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78744's median rent of $1,443/mo is $522 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78744 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78744 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #461 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,443/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78744?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,443/mo in ZIP 78744. The local median household income is $83,002/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78744?

Rent in ZIP 78744 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78744 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78744 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,443/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($83,002/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78744 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78744 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49% of ZIP 78744 households are renters, while 51% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78744 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78744 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78744 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,443/mo, it's $172 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78744 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78744 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,443/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 78744's median household income ($83,002/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78744 21%Benchmark 30%
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