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ZIP 78753

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 56,920·Travis County·595th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,253/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$712
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ZIP 78753 · $1,253
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$936
1 BR
$996
2 BR
$1,177
3 BR
$1,498
4 BR+
$1,738
Research median
$1,177/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
$15,036/yr
At $1,253/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78753 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,920
Median income
$65,170
Median age
32.5
Renters
66.6%
Age distribution
22.9%
32.1%
26.1%
Under 1822.9%
18–3432.1%
35–5426.1%
55–6410.1%
65+8.8%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
35.8%
12.9%
49.1%
White35.8%
Black12.9%
Hispanic49.1%
Asian8.2%
Education (25+)
17.8%
21.7%
21.4%
39.1%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+39.1%
Housing tenure
33.4%
66.6%
Owner33.4%
Renter66.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78753 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,165 → $1,253
up 7.6%
Income
$55,132 → $65,170
up 18.2%
Population
58,805 → 56,920
down 3.2%
Renter share
65.1% → 66.6%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
29.6% → 39.1%
+9.5 pts
Median age
32 → 32.5
+0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78753 in Austin, TX has increased from $1,165 to $1,253, a 7.6% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78753 in Austin, TX now reports about $65,170, up from $55,132 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 58,805 residents to roughly 56,920. Renters now make up 66.6% of households, compared with 65.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.1% of adults here, versus 29.6% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78753 in Austin, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78753 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,253/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $996/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,177/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($65,170/yr), ZIP 78753 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78753?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78753 (Austin, TX) is $1,253. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78753 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78753's median rent of $1,253/mo is $712 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78753 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78753 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #595 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,253/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78753?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,253/mo in ZIP 78753. The local median household income is $65,170/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78753?

Rent in ZIP 78753 has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78753 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78753 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,253/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($65,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78753 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78753 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.6% of ZIP 78753 households are renters, while 33.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78753 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78753 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78753 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,253/mo, it's $362 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78753 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78753 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,253/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78753's median household income ($65,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78753 23%Benchmark 30%
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