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Round Rock rental market data

Round Rock Rental Market Report

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

Round Rock rental market report

Round Rock 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 $1,664 -1.5% 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
78664 median rent $1,899 349 active rental listings in ZIP 78664
City rent trend

Round Rock rents softened through the last 12 months

Round Rock city rent trend last 12 months Round Rock city rent trend moved from $1,690 to $1,664 over the last 12 available months. $1,690 $1,610 $1,664
Market foundation

Round Rock has strong population, employer, and rental demand fundamentals

City population 135,359 Estimated residents as of July 1, 2024.
Owner-occupied housing rate 56.2% A meaningful renter share creates opportunity for well-managed rental homes and multi-unit properties.
Median gross rent $1,713 Longer-term Census rent context for 2019-2023.
Average asking rent $2,149 Public market snapshot as of May 2025, down $101 year over year.
Business base 4,000+ businesses Round Rock Chamber employer context supports long-term renter demand.
Employment base 75,000+ employees Includes major employer anchors and regional access across north Austin suburbs.
Neighborhood context

Rent varies meaningfully across Round Rock submarkets

Cedar Park
$1,388
Round Rock
$1,419
Pflugerville
$1,492
Georgetown
$1,538
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 Round Rock-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

78664 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $1,906 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset
Median $/sqft $1.33 Average $/sqft: $1.32
Median DOM 22 days Average DOM: 40.91 days

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

Rental listings by property type

Apartment
51
Condo
24
Multi-Family
65
Single Family
195
Townhouse
14
Bedroom rent check

78664 median rent by bedrooms

MetricLatest valueChange / context
Studio$1,5891 listings; median DOM 1 days
1 bedroom$1,05027 listings; median DOM 72 days
2 bedrooms$1,47581 listings; median DOM 39 days
3 bedrooms$1,950179 listings; median DOM 16 days
4 bedrooms$2,30053 listings; median DOM 11 days
5 bedrooms$3,2007 listings; median DOM 24 days
6 bedrooms$1,6001 listings; median DOM 146 days
Owner interpretation

What this report changes for Round Rock owners

Price from current compsRound Rock has strong demand drivers, but city rent movement shows why owners should still verify current competing listings before using last year's rent.
Separate city and ZIP dataZIP-level data shows how property type and bedroom count change the rent picture, especially for single-family homes compared with apartments and condos.
Watch lease-up timingWilliamson County activity shows lower month-to-date lease volume, which makes presentation, access, photos, and pricing response more important.
Use the report as a planning baselineThe right plan should connect rent, condition, tenant fit, maintenance readiness, renewal timing, and owner reporting.

* 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 Round Rock landlords should use this report

The data is most useful as a planning baseline. Citywide Round Rock rent trends help owners understand direction, current leasing activity helps explain market pressure, and ZIP-level data shows why property type and bedroom count matter. A single-family rental near major employers, a townhome, an apartment-style unit, and a property near nearby cities can all behave differently.

Owners should use the report to frame these decisions:

  • Initial rent price: Compare the property against current active listings and recently leased comps, not just last year's rent.
  • Lease-up timeline: Prepare photos, access, condition, pet policy, and response workflows before listing.
  • Renewal strategy: Compare renewal rent against current market alternatives and vacancy risk.
  • Maintenance planning: Account for tenant expectations, make-ready timing, and vendor availability in a fast-growing suburb.
  • Management fit: Decide whether the property needs leasing support, full-service management, reporting, maintenance coordination, or a more detailed rent analysis.

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

Frequently asked questions about the Round Rock rental market

Are Round Rock rents going up or down?

The city-level rent data used in this report shows Round Rock's rental index lower year over year as of March 2026. That does not mean every property should reduce rent, but it does mean owners should validate pricing against current comps and renter response.

Why can median lease data differ from rent index data?

They are different datasets. One view is designed to show rent trend direction, while another reflects recent leasing activity. They should be read together as market context, not blended into one guaranteed rent estimate.

Why include ZIP-level data for 78664?

ZIP-level rental metrics are useful for understanding property type, bedroom count, rent per square foot, listing counts, and days on market. This report uses 78664 to show how local data can fill gaps that citywide data cannot.

Can IMC Capital estimate rent for my Round Rock rental property?

Yes. IMC Capital offers a free market analysis to help owners review rent potential, competing listings, property condition, and next steps. The analysis is guidance, not a guaranteed rental amount.

How often should this Round Rock rental market report be updated?

The ideal refresh cadence is monthly. Public rent exports, local market reports, and selective API data can be reviewed after the monthly data is complete, then the page can be updated with a visible source date.

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