Round Rock Rental Market Report

City rent trend

Round Rock rents held roughly flat over the past year

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 moving differently

Feb '26

$1,614

Mar '26

$1,620

Apr '26

$1,628

May '26

$1,634

Jun '26

$1,642

Jul '26

$1,647

The metro index ended at $1,647 in July 2026, down 0.9% year over year and down 8.1% from the same month three years earlier.

Leasing activity

Current Round Rock-area leasing snapshot

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Number of leases	113	-47.4% from last year MTD
Median lease	$2,100	-2.3% from last year MTD
Average rent per square foot	$1.14	-1.6% from last year MTD
Total lease volume	$255.83K	-47.1% from last year MTD
Median days on market	25 days	11 days lower than last year MTD
New rental listings	208	8.9% from last year MTD
New pendings	93	-44.6% from last year MTD
Original list to close	97.3%	1.51% from last year MTD

Neighborhood-level rent detail

78664 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $1,879 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset

Median $/sqft $1.27 Average $/sqft: $1.29

Median DOM 29 days Average DOM: 43.55 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

Condo

Multi-Family

Single Family

222

Townhouse

Bedroom rent check

78664 median rent by bedrooms

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Studio	$809	2 listings; median DOM 1 day
1 bedroom	$1,053	33 listings; median DOM 44 days
2 bedrooms	$1,400	72 listings; median DOM 39 days
3 bedrooms	$1,900	197 listings; median DOM 25 days
4 bedrooms	$2,250	73 listings; median DOM 25 days
5 bedrooms	$2,535	9 listings; median DOM 17 days
6 bedrooms	$4,300	1 listing; median DOM 80 days
8 bedrooms	$5,900	1 listing; median DOM 70 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.

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 roughly flat year over year as of July 2026. The index shows direction, not the right price for any one property, so owners should still 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.