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ZIP 78745

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 61,219·Travis County·413th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,517/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$448
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ZIP 78745 · $1,517
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,136
1 BR
$1,203
2 BR
$1,424
3 BR
$1,808
4 BR+
$2,125
Research median
$1,424/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
$18,204/yr
At $1,517/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78745 (Austin, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,219
Median income
$86,109
Median age
37.1
Renters
53.7%
Age distribution
15.6%
29.2%
31.3%
13.4%
Under 1815.6%
18–3429.2%
35–5431.3%
55–6410.5%
65+13.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
67%
36.6%
White67%
Black3.9%
Hispanic36.6%
Asian3.6%
Education (25+)
16.6%
21.2%
55%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+55%
Housing tenure
46.3%
53.7%
Owner46.3%
Renter53.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78745 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,308 → $1,517
up 16.0%
Income
$72,439 → $86,109
up 18.9%
Population
62,277 → 61,219
down 1.7%
Renter share
52.6% → 53.7%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.1% → 55%
+6.9 pts

Rent in ZIP 78745 in Austin, TX has increased 16.0% since 2021, going from about $1,308 per month to roughly $1,517 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,439 in 2021 to $86,109 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 62,277 to 61,219 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.1% to 55%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78745 in Austin, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78745 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,517/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,203/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,424/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($86,109/yr), ZIP 78745 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78745?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78745 (Austin, TX) is $1,517. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78745 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78745's median rent of $1,517/mo is $448 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78745 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78745 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #413 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,517/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78745?

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 $1,517/mo in ZIP 78745. The local median household income is $86,109/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78745?

Rent in ZIP 78745 has increased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78745 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78745 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,517/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($86,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78745 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78745 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.7% of ZIP 78745 households are renters, while 46.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78745 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78745 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78745 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,517/mo, it's $98 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78745 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78745 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,517/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 78745's median household income ($86,109/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78745 21%Benchmark 30%
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