Northeast Austin, Austin, TX—78754

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Northeast Austin, Austin, TX is $2,240, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Northeast Austin, Austin, TX is studios: $1,290, 1-bedrooms: $1,490, 2-bedrooms: $2,980, 3-bedrooms: $2,260, 4-bedrooms: $2,370. The most common rental property sizes in Northeast Austin, Austin, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.9% and 29.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Northeast Austin, Austin, TX has a population of 31,400, which has increased by 28.7% over the past 5 years. Northeast Austin, Austin, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 41.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.6% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Northeast Austin, Austin, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 36.7% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 9.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Northeast Austin, Austin, TX is white, making up 28.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 30.5% of the population in Northeast Austin, Austin, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 9.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Northeast Austin, Austin, TX under the Section 8 program is 3.8%. 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. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Northeast Austin, Austin, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom units do not.