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ZIP 78749

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 34,562·Travis County·435th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,487/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$478
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78749 · $1,487
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,113
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,398
3 BR
$1,769
4 BR+
$2,081
Research median
$1,398/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
$17,844/yr
At $1,487/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78749 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,562
Median income
$111,079
Median age
41.3
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
18.8%
21.9%
31.4%
12.3%
15.5%
Under 1818.8%
18–3421.9%
35–5431.4%
55–6412.3%
65+15.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
70.7%
21.9%
White70.7%
Black2.1%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian7.3%
Education (25+)
20.4%
67.3%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma8.9%
Some college20.4%
Bachelor's+67.3%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78749 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,345 → $1,487
up 10.6%
Income
$112,813 → $111,079
down 1.5%
Population
35,933 → 34,562
down 3.8%
Renter share
36.1% → 41.4%
+5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
68.3% → 67.3%
-1.0 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 78749 in Austin, TX has shifted from $1,345 to $1,487, up 10.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $112,813 to $111,079 across the same window, down 1.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78749 in Austin, TX losing about 1,371 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.1% to 41.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78749 in Austin, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78749 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,487/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,398/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($111,079/yr), ZIP 78749 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78749?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78749 (Austin, TX) is $1,487. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78749 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78749's median rent of $1,487/mo is $478 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78749 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78749 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #435 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,487/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78749?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,487/mo in ZIP 78749. The local median household income is $111,079/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78749?

Rent in ZIP 78749 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78749 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78749 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,487/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($111,079/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78749 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78749 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 78749 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78749 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78749 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78749 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,487/mo, it's $128 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78749 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78749 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,487/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 78749's median household income ($111,079/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78749 16%Benchmark 30%
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