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ZIP 78746

Pop. 28,256·Travis County·178th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,818/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$133
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ZIP 78746 · $1,818
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,357
1 BR
$1,445
2 BR
$1,709
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR+
$2,545
Research median
$1,709/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,816/yr
At $1,818/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78746 (West Lake Hills, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 81.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,256
Median income
$188,414
Median age
44
Renters
34.2%
Age distribution
24.9%
14%
29.9%
14.1%
17.1%
Under 1824.9%
18–3414%
35–5429.9%
55–6414.1%
65+17.1%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
77.2%
White77.2%
Black1.3%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian8.8%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
12.5%
81.8%
No HS diploma0.5%
HS diploma5.2%
Some college12.5%
Bachelor's+81.8%
Housing tenure
65.8%
34.2%
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78746 in West Lake Hills, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,526 → $1,818
up 19.1%
Income
$166,415 → $188,414
up 13.2%
Population
28,017 → 28,256
up 0.9%
Renter share
32% → 34.2%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
83.1% → 81.8%
-1.3 pts
Median age
42.3 → 44
+1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78746 in West Lake Hills, TX has increased from $1,526 to $1,818, a 19.1% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78746 in West Lake Hills, TX now reports about $188,414, up from $166,415 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 34.2% of households, compared with 32% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78746 in West Lake Hills, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 78746 covers West Lake Hills, TX. The median rent here is $1,818/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,445/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,709/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($188,414/yr), ZIP 78746 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78746?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78746 (West Lake Hills, TX) is $1,818. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78746 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78746's median rent of $1,818/mo is $133 (7%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 78746 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78746 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #178 out of 688 ZIPs tracked at $1,818/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78746?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,818/mo in ZIP 78746. The local median household income is $188,414/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78746?

Rent in ZIP 78746 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78746 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78746 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,818/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($188,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78746 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78746 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of ZIP 78746 households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78746 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 78746 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78746 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,818/mo, rent takes ~12% of ZIP 78746's median household income ($188,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78746 12%Benchmark 30%
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