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ZIP 78751

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 16,961·Travis County·219th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,764/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$201
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ZIP 78751 · $1,764
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,401
2 BR
$1,658
3 BR
$2,098
4 BR+
$2,472
Research median
$1,658/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
$21,168/yr
At $1,764/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78751 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 78.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,961
Median income
$80,915
Median age
31.3
Renters
77.1%
Age distribution
53.9%
26.2%
Under 188.3%
18–3453.9%
35–5426.2%
55–645.5%
65+6.1%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
19.3%
White67.4%
Black4.8%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian7.6%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
14%
78.5%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma6.3%
Some college14%
Bachelor's+78.5%
Housing tenure
22.9%
77.1%
Owner22.9%
Renter77.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78751 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,334 → $1,764
up 32.2%
Income
$67,552 → $80,915
up 19.8%
Population
15,856 → 16,961
up 7.0%
Renter share
77.3% → 77.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
74.5% → 78.5%
+4.0 pts
Median age
29.9 → 31.3
+1.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78751 in Austin, TX has climbed from $1,334 to $1,764, a 32.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $80,915 today, compared with $67,552 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 15,856 residents to roughly 16,961. College-educated residents now make up 78.5% of adults here, versus 74.5% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78751 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,764/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,401/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,658/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($80,915/yr), ZIP 78751 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78751?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78751 (Austin, TX) is $1,764. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78751 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78751's median rent of $1,764/mo is $201 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78751 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78751 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #219 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,764/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78751?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,764/mo in ZIP 78751. The local median household income is $80,915/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78751?

Rent in ZIP 78751 has increased 12.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78751 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78751 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,764/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($80,915/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78751 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78751 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 77.1% of ZIP 78751 households are renters, while 22.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78751 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78751 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78751 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $1,764/mo, it's $149 above the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78751 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78751 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,764/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 78751's median household income ($80,915/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78751 26%Benchmark 30%
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