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ZIP 78752

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 23,317·Travis County·412th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,518/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$447
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ZIP 78752 · $1,518
More affordable than 72% 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+
$2,600
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
$18,216/yr
At $1,518/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78752 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,317
Median income
$67,682
Median age
31.6
Renters
79.8%
Age distribution
19.1%
37.9%
27.9%
Under 1819.1%
18–3437.9%
35–5427.9%
55–647.5%
65+7.6%
Gender
54.2%
45.8%
Male54.2%
Female45.8%
Race & ethnicity
39.1%
51.5%
White39.1%
Black12.5%
Hispanic51.5%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
19.9%
21.8%
47.1%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+47.1%
Housing tenure
20.2%
79.8%
Owner20.2%
Renter79.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78752 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,447 → $1,518
up 4.9%
Income
$51,630 → $67,682
up 31.1%
Population
21,178 → 23,317
up 10.1%
Renter share
79.3% → 79.8%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 47.1%
+8.3 pts
Median age
32.4 → 31.6
-0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 78752 in Austin, TX has shifted from $1,447 to $1,518, up 4.9% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $51,630 to $67,682 across the same window, up 31.1% versus 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 78752 in Austin, TX adding about 2,139 residents over the five-year window, up 10.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.8% to 47.1% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78752 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 78752 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,518/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 27% of local median household income ($67,682/yr), ZIP 78752 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78752?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78752 (Austin, TX) is $1,518. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78752 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78752's median rent of $1,518/mo is $447 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78752 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78752 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #412 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,518/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78752?

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 $1,518/mo in ZIP 78752. The local median household income is $67,682/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78752?

Rent in ZIP 78752 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78752 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78752 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,518/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($67,682/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78752 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78752 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79.8% of ZIP 78752 households are renters, while 20.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78752 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78752 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78752 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,518/mo, it's $97 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78752 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78752 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,518/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 78752's median household income ($67,682/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78752 27%Benchmark 30%
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