All 23 neighborhoods in Austin ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lake Hills | $2,340/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 2 | Downtown | $2,250/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 3 | Clarksville | $2,250/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 4 | Zilker | $2,196/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 5 | South Congress (SoCo) | $2,124/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 6 | Barton Hills | $2,124/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 7 | Bouldin Creek | $2,070/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 8 | Travis Heights | $2,016/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 9 | South Lamar | $1,980/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 10 | Hyde Park | $1,944/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 11 | Holly | $1,944/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 12 | East Austin | $1,890/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Mueller | $1,836/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 14 | Allandale | $1,764/mo | 0.98x | -2% |
| 15 | North Loop | $1,710/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 16 | Crestview | $1,710/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 17 | Riverside | $1,584/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 18 | St. Elmo | $1,530/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 19 | Windsor Park | $1,476/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 20 | Round Rock | $1,440/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 21 | Cedar Park | $1,404/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 22 | Govalle | $1,404/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 23 | Pflugerville | $1,350/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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West Lake Hills is approximately 30% more expensive than the Austin average. 1-bedroom rent is $2,340/mo vs $1,800/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 23 neighborhoods in Austin, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.