Southeast Austin, Austin, TX—78744

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX is $1,970, with a year-over-year rent change of -10.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX is studios: $1,290, 1-bedrooms: $1,120, 2-bedrooms: $1,560, 3-bedrooms: $2,170, 4-bedrooms: $2,610. The most common rental property sizes in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 40.8% and 32.9% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southeast Austin, Austin, TX has a population of 51,100, which has increased by 4.3% over the past 5 years. Southeast Austin, Austin, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.3% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southeast Austin, Austin, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 62.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 16.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX is white, making up 22.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 22.5% of the population in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 16.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Southeast Austin, Austin, TX under the Section 8 program is 7.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Southeast Austin, Austin, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.