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Hutto Rental Market Report

A data-backed Hutto rental market report for landlords and rental property owners, combining rent trends, current leasing activity, and ZIP-level rental data.

Hutto rental market report

Hutto rent trends, lease activity, and owner takeaways

This report combines citywide rent movement, current leasing activity, and neighborhood-level rental signals. The sources measure different slices of the market, so the page uses them together for context rather than treating any one number as a guaranteed property rent.

City rent index $1,742 -2.9% year over year as of 2026-05-31
Median lease $2,200 0.0% from last year MTD
Month-to-date leases 575 -19.2% from last year MTD
78634 median rent $2,000 373 active rental listings in ZIP 78634
City rent trend

Hutto rents softened through the last 12 months

Hutto city rent trend last 12 months Hutto city rent trend moved from $1,778 to $1,742 over the last 12 available months. $1,778 $1,684 $1,742
Market foundation

Hutto pairs fast growth with new-home rental competition

Population growth 28,086 to 42,661 Approximate movement from 2020 to 2024 estimates.
Apartment average rent $1,613 Public apartment-market snapshot for April 2026.
All-property asking rent $2,090 Public all-property market snapshot from the existing city page research.
Renter households About 21% A smaller renter share makes lease-up quality and pricing important.
Demand drivers Round Rock, Taylor, Austin, SH-130, US-79 Commute and employment access influence tenant fit.
Growth profile Fast-growth Williamson County market Growth can support demand and create new rental competition.
Neighborhood context

Rent varies meaningfully across Hutto 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 Hutto-area leasing snapshot

MetricLatest valueChange / context
Number of leases575-19.2% from last year MTD
Median lease$2,2000.0% from last year MTD
Average rent per square foot$1.171.1% from last year MTD
Total lease volume$1.35M-18.2% from last year MTD
Median days on market17 days4 days lower than last year MTD
New rental listings832-17.8% from last year MTD
New pendings6806.6% from last year MTD
Original list to close99.4%1.15% from last year MTD
Neighborhood-level rent detail

78634 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $2,042 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset
Median $/sqft $1.15 Average $/sqft: $1.2
Median DOM 22 days Average DOM: 41.93 days

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

Rental listings by property type

Apartment
40
Condo
24
Multi-Family
9
Single Family
295
Townhouse
5
Bedroom rent check

78634 median rent by bedrooms

MetricLatest valueChange / context
Studio$1,1753 listings; median DOM 328 days
1 bedroom$1,05034 listings; median DOM 119 days
2 bedrooms$1,40037 listings; median DOM 30 days
3 bedrooms$1,950134 listings; median DOM 20 days
4 bedrooms$2,275141 listings; median DOM 22 days
5 bedrooms$2,65023 listings; median DOM 18 days
6 bedrooms$3,0001 listings; median DOM 2 days
Owner interpretation

What this report changes for Hutto owners

Growth still needs comp disciplineHutto's growth supports demand, but city rent movement shows why owners should price from current alternatives.
Newer homes raise expectationsListing quality, condition, appliances, and move-in readiness matter when renters compare similar suburban homes.
Single-family data should be separatedZIP-level data shows single-family homes carry a different rent profile than apartment and condo inventory.
Lease-up timing mattersCounty activity and local competition make photos, access, and fast pricing feedback important.

* 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 Hutto landlords should use this report

Use this report to separate Hutto's long-term growth story from current rent, lease-up, and competition signals. Fast growth can support demand, but owners still need active comps and a clear listing strategy.

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

For service support, see IMC Capital's Hutto property management, residential property management services, and property management pricing.

Frequently asked questions about the Hutto rental market

Are Hutto rents going up or down?

The city-level rent data used in this report shows Hutto'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 Hutto growth not guarantee rent growth?

Fast population growth can support demand, but it can also bring new homes and competing rentals. Owners should use growth as context, not as a substitute for current comps.

Why include ZIP-level data for 78634?

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 Hutto rental property?

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

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