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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 $1,623 Down 3.4% year over year as of September 2026
Median lease $2,300 -2.1% from last year MTD
Month-to-date leases 796 -13.6% from last year MTD
78653 median rent $1,875 316 active rental listings in ZIP 78653
City rent trend

Manor rents softened over the past year

Manor city rent trend last 12 months Manor city rent trend moved from $1,664 to $1,623 over the last 12 available months. $1,664 $1,640 $1,623
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 moving differently

Apr '26
$1,585
May '26
$1,590
Jun '26
$1,598
Jul '26
$1,602
Aug '26
$1,604
Sep '26
$1,603

The metro index ended at $1,603 in September 2026, up 0.7% year over year and down 6.6% from the same month three years earlier.

Leasing activity

Current Manor-area leasing snapshot

MetricLatest valueChange / context
Number of leases796-13.6% from last year MTD
Median lease$2,300-2.1% from last year MTD
Average rent per square foot$1.793.5% from last year MTD
Total lease volume$2.19M-13.0% from last year MTD
Median days on market32 days9 days lower than last year MTD
New rental listings1,089-10.3% from last year MTD
New pendings872-5.2% from last year MTD
Original list to close95.5%1.34% from last year MTD
Neighborhood-level rent detail

78653 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $1,910 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset
Median $/sqft $1.22 Average $/sqft: $1.25
Median DOM 39 days Average DOM: 68.17 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
57
Condo
28
Manufactured
4
Multi-Family
2
Single Family
224
Townhouse
1
Bedroom rent check

78653 median rent by bedrooms

MetricLatest valueChange / context
Studio$1,0759 listings; median DOM 46 days
1 bedroom$1,07543 listings; median DOM 53 days
2 bedrooms$1,45540 listings; median DOM 8 days
3 bedrooms$1,890118 listings; median DOM 32 days
4 bedrooms$2,10091 listings; median DOM 40 days
5 bedrooms$2,85014 listings; median DOM 52 days
6 bedrooms$8,7881 listing; median DOM 177 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 down 3.4% year over year as of September 2026. The index shows direction, not the right price for any one property, which is why careful comp validation still matters.

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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