Jul 1, 2026 | 9:36 am
Budget-conscious renters searching for the roomiest apartments in Texas won’t find them in the state capital. According to a new study, Austin has the smallest apartments for renters on a budget in 2026.
In 2026, Austin residents can rent an average 784-square-foot apartment for $1,500 per month. That’s only three square feet bigger than what renters could get with the same budget last year.
RentCafe’s annual report analyzes the places where renters can find the largest apartment sizes across 200 of the most populous U.S. cities for a monthly budget of $1,500. The price per square foot was calculated using the average apartment rent and size per city based on “multifamily properties” containing 50 or more units…