Georgetown Rental Market Report

City rent trend

Georgetown rents softened through the last 12 months

Market foundation

Georgetown pairs rapid growth with real rental competition

City population 101,344 Estimated residents as of July 1, 2024.

Population growth 50.3% Growth from the 2020 estimate base to July 2024.

Owner-occupied housing rate 69.5% A higher ownership share makes rental positioning and tenant fit important.

Median gross rent $1,795 Longer-term Census rent context for 2020-2024.

Apartment average rent $1,495 Public apartment-market snapshot for 2026, down from $1,588 the prior year.

Employment base Healthcare, education, manufacturing, tech Local demand drivers include major employers and regional growth corridors.

Neighborhood context

Rent varies meaningfully across Georgetown submarkets

Round Rock

$1,419

Pflugerville

$1,492

Georgetown

$1,538

Leander

$1,550

Hutto

$1,618

Metro context

The broader Austin area is tracking a similar pattern

Dec '25

$1,608

Jan '26

$1,607

Feb '26

$1,614

Mar '26

$1,621

Apr '26

$1,629

May '26

$1,635

The metro index ended at $1,635, down -2.2% year over year and -9% from the same month three years earlier.

Leasing activity

Current Georgetown-area leasing snapshot

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Number of leases	575	-19.2% from last year MTD
Median lease	$2,200	0.0% from last year MTD
Average rent per square foot	$1.17	1.1% from last year MTD
Total lease volume	$1.35M	-18.2% from last year MTD
Median days on market	17 days	4 days lower than last year MTD
New rental listings	832	-17.8% from last year MTD
New pendings	680	6.6% from last year MTD
Original list to close	99.4%	1.15% from last year MTD

Neighborhood-level rent detail

78626 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $1,878 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset

Median $/sqft $1.21 Average $/sqft: $1.29

Median DOM 22 days Average DOM: 47.36 days

ZIP-level rental data is useful for property-type splits, bedroom splits, rent per square foot, and listing-count context. For Georgetown, it helps explain why a citywide number should not replace submarket comps.

Rental listings by property type

Apartment

Condo

Manufactured

Multi-Family

Single Family

258

Townhouse

Bedroom rent check

78626 median rent by bedrooms

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Studio	$1,000	2 listings; median DOM 204 days
1 bedroom	$1,075	57 listings; median DOM 28 days
2 bedrooms	$1,395	73 listings; median DOM 31 days
3 bedrooms	$1,995	198 listings; median DOM 16 days
4 bedrooms	$2,289	106 listings; median DOM 30 days
5 bedrooms	$2,495	6 listings; median DOM 13 days

Owner interpretation

What this report changes for Georgetown owners

Growth does not remove pricing riskGeorgetown has strong population growth, but rent trend data still shows why owners should price from current competition.

Single-family homes need separate compsZIP-level data shows single-family rents running above broad apartment context, so property type should drive pricing decisions.

Lease-up still needs disciplineCurrent county activity shows lower lease volume, making photos, access, condition, and response timing important.

Use the report as a baselineThe best rent recommendation should connect market data with the property's condition, location, amenities, and timing.

* IMC Capital sources data from multiple online references like Zillow Research, Unlock MLS, RentCast, and more. Report data is directional and should be reviewed with current property-level comps before making pricing decisions. Compare this city with other supported markets in Explore Central Texas Markets.

How Georgetown landlords should use this report

Use this report as a pricing and planning baseline. Georgetown's growth story matters, but rent decisions still need current comps, property condition, lease timing, and neighborhood context.

Owners should use the report to frame initial rent price, renewal strategy, lease-up expectations, make-ready scope, and whether professional management support would reduce vacancy or execution risk.

Frequently asked questions about the Georgetown rental market

Are Georgetown rents going up or down?

The city-level rent data used in this report shows Georgetown's rental index lower year over year as of March 2026. Individual properties may perform differently based on condition, location, floor plan, and competing listings.

Why does Georgetown growth not guarantee rent growth?

Fast population growth can support demand, but it can also bring new housing supply. Owners should use growth as market context, not as a substitute for current comps.

Why include ZIP-level data for 78626?

ZIP-level rental metrics help show property type, bedroom count, rent per square foot, listing counts, and days on market in a way citywide trend data cannot.

Can IMC Capital estimate rent for my Georgetown rental property?

Yes. IMC Capital offers a free market analysis to help owners review rent potential, competing listings, property condition, and next steps.