East Austin (prime, ~$50/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Austin Class A submarkets we track.

  • East Austin sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent $50/sqft/yr vs city average 60.
  • Compared submarkets: Downtown (trophy), Domain (prime), South Congress (SoCo) (prime).

East Austin vs other Austin submarkets

East Austin (prime, ~$50/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Austin Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • East Austin sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent $50/sqft/yr vs city average 60.
  • Compared submarkets: Downtown (trophy), Domain (prime), South Congress (SoCo) (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Downtown** (trophy, $72/sqft/yr) — Austin's trophy core. **Domain** (prime, $56/sqft/yr) — Premier suburban mixed-use trophy. **South Congress (SoCo)** (prime, $58/sqft/yr) — Boutique creative HQ market. **Mueller** (established, $42/sqft/yr) — Master-planned Class A campus.

Key facts

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

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with East Austin in Austin?
Downtown, Domain, South Congress (SoCo)

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

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