East Austin is a prime-tier Austin submarket with average asking rent around $50/sqft/yr.
East Austin is a prime-tier Austin submarket with average asking rent around $50/sqft/yr.
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.
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| city | Austin |
|---|---|
| submarket | East Austin |
| tier | prime |
| averageRentLocal | $50/sqft/yr |
| cityClassARentUsd | $60/sqft/yr |
| cityVacancyPct | 27.8% |
Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.