East Austin is a prime-tier Austin submarket with average asking rent around $50/sqft/yr.

  • Average asking rent: $50/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: prime.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $60/sqft/yr ($60 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 27.8% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at prime tier.

East Austin, Austin office rents and availability

East Austin is a prime-tier Austin submarket with average asking rent around $50/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

  • Average asking rent: $50/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: prime.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $60/sqft/yr ($60 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 27.8% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at prime tier.

Where rent sits

East Austin averages around $50/sqft/yr for Class A, against a citywide Class A index of 60. As a prime submarket, rent runs at or above city average with mostly tight availability.

Availability dynamics

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Key facts

cityAustin
submarketEast Austin
tierprime
averageRentLocal$50/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$60/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct27.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Class A rent in East Austin, Austin?
Around $50/sqft/yr. The citywide Class A index sits at $60/sqft/yr.

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Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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