South Austin, Austin, TX—78745

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South Austin, Austin, TX is $1,970, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South Austin, Austin, TX is studios: $1,040, 1-bedrooms: $1,240, 2-bedrooms: $1,720, 3-bedrooms: $2,480, 4-bedrooms: $3,000. The most common rental property sizes in South Austin, Austin, TX are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.1% and 34.0% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Austin, Austin, TX has a population of 61,100, which has decreased by -2.6% over the past 5 years. South Austin, Austin, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 53.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 26.3% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Austin, Austin, TX is a predominantly white area, with 54.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 8.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South Austin, Austin, TX is hispanic, making up 35.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 11.4% of the population in South Austin, Austin, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 17.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in South Austin, Austin, TX under the Section 8 program is 4.1%. 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 South Austin, Austin, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.