East Austin

East Austin is a fast-changing neighbourhood of bungalows, new condos and some of the city’s best restaurants and bars. It offers a lower entry price than Zilker, with a short ride to downtown.

Nightlife
Fast growing
Affordable

Indicative figures · our listings & transactions

Median sale: $720K
Median rent: $2,300/mo
Price per area: $585/sq ft
Year on year: Up +0.5%vs last year
Days on market: 55days
Walk / transit: 74 / 48/100

Overview

About East Austin

Taco stands, breweries, galleries and new infill sit among historic bungalows and creative workspaces. Change has been rapid, with a strong local identity and a lively street life.

Downtown is 5 to 10 minutes by car, and bike lanes and buses connect through the area. Most residents drive or ride.

In 2026 the median sale price is about $720K, roughly $6,300 per square metre, and a typical 2-bedroom rental costs about $2,300 a month. Prices are up 0.5% on a year ago and homes take around 55 days to sell, which points to strong demand.

Construction and nightlife bring noise, and rising property taxes have been a concern for long-time owners. Check the age and wiring of older bungalows.

Large plot of land behind an iron fence with a for-sale sign

Aerial view of a cleared land development site divided into plots with access roads

Walk score74 / 100

Market

Prices and rents

Typical sale price
$720K
Typical rent
$2,300/mo

East Austin is growing steadily rather than sharply. Well-priced homes still sell within weeks, but there is room to negotiate on listings that have sat for longer than the local median.

Indicative figures from our listings and transactions.