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Manor rental market data

Manor Rental Market Report

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

Manor rental market report

Manor 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 $1,699 -1.4% year over year as of 2026-05-31
Median lease $2,500 0.4% from last year MTD
Month-to-date leases 925 -24.3% from last year MTD
78653 median rent $1,899 348 active rental listings in ZIP 78653
City rent trend

Manor rents softened through the last 12 months

Manor city rent trend last 12 months Manor city rent trend moved from $1,733 to $1,699 over the last 12 available months. $1,733 $1,698 $1,699
Market foundation

Manor is a fast-growth east Austin-area market with new-supply competition

Population growth 14,091 to 21,500 Approximate movement from 2020 to 2024 estimates.
Median gross rent $1,446 Longer-term Census rent baseline for 2019-2023.
Current listing context $1,797 Public median rent snapshot from the existing city page research.
Rent movement -5% YoY Public listing research showed softening despite fast population growth.
Demand drivers Austin, Tesla-area jobs, SH-130 Employment and commute access can influence tenant fit.
Nearby context Pflugerville, Hutto, east Austin Manor owners should compare against nearby alternatives, not only citywide averages.
Neighborhood context

Rent varies meaningfully across Manor submarkets

Taylor
$1,392
Pflugerville
$1,492
Hutto
$1,613
Austin
$1,638
Manor
$1,797
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 Manor-area leasing snapshot

MetricLatest valueChange / context
Number of leases925-24.3% from last year MTD
Median lease$2,5000.4% from last year MTD
Average rent per square foot$1.928.0% from last year MTD
Total lease volume$2.95M-16.8% from last year MTD
Median days on market20 daysno change from last year MTD
New rental listings1,408-12.4% from last year MTD
New pendings1,128-4.6% from last year MTD
Original list to close97.8%0.15% from last year MTD
Neighborhood-level rent detail

78653 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $1,982 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset
Median $/sqft $1.23 Average $/sqft: $1.27
Median DOM 31 days Average DOM: 56.81 days

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

Rental listings by property type

Apartment
73
Condo
24
Manufactured
2
Multi-Family
5
Single Family
240
Townhouse
4
Bedroom rent check

78653 median rent by bedrooms

MetricLatest valueChange / context
Studio$1,0307 listings; median DOM 110 days
1 bedroom$1,09551 listings; median DOM 42 days
2 bedrooms$1,47538 listings; median DOM 39 days
3 bedrooms$1,900154 listings; median DOM 30 days
4 bedrooms$2,30078 listings; median DOM 26 days
5 bedrooms$2,59519 listings; median DOM 47 days
6 bedrooms$8,0711 listings; median DOM 55 days
Owner interpretation

What this report changes for Manor owners

Fast growth still needs rent disciplineManor's growth story is strong, but current data shows rents can soften even in expanding markets.
Newer homes compete on conditionOwners should make finish, photos, access, and move-in readiness part of the pricing plan.
Compare east-side alternativesRenters may compare Manor with Pflugerville, Hutto, east Austin, and Taylor depending on commute and price.
Plan renewals carefullyRenewal increases should be weighed against current alternatives, lease-up time, and tenant quality.

* 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 Manor landlords should use this report

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

The report is most useful for pricing newer-home competition, comparing Manor against nearby east Austin-area alternatives, planning renewal conversations, and setting realistic vacancy assumptions.

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

Frequently asked questions about the Manor rental market

Are Manor rents going up or down?

The city-level rent data used in this report shows Manor's rental index lower year over year as of March 2026. That does not mean every property should lower rent, but it does support careful comp validation.

Why can a fast-growth market still have rent softness?

Fast growth can bring renter demand and new rental supply at the same time. Owners should compare current listings and recent lease activity before relying on growth alone.

Why include ZIP-level data for 78653?

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

Can IMC Capital estimate rent for my Manor 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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