Quick answer
Zip 78701 covers Downtown Austin in Austin, TX. 1BR rent citywide: $1,650/mo. Median home: $548K.
TX · Zip Code · 2026
78701 — Downtown Austin
The urban core — Congress Avenue, 6th Street entertainment district, Capitol building. Most walkable zip in Austin (Walk Score 90+). Highest rent in the city.
1BR rent
$1,650/mo
2BR rent
$2,100/mo
Median home
$548K
Walk Score
41/100
Austin Context
No state income tax saves a $90K earner roughly $4,500/year vs California. For tech workers, the cost-to-career ratio beats every other major US city — but only if you can live with car dependency, brutal summers, and a power grid that has a documented failure history.
Top industries
- • Tech
- • Government
- • Healthcare
- • Music / Entertainment
Best for
- • tech workers
- • young professionals
- • outdoor enthusiasts
- • musicians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in zip code 78701?
Zip code 78701 covers Downtown Austin in Austin, TX. Citywide median 1BR rent is $1,650/mo, 2BR $2,100/mo. The urban core — Congress Avenue, 6th Street entertainment district, Capitol building. Most walkable zip in Austin (Walk Score 90+). Highest rent in the city.
What neighborhood is zip code 78701?
Zip code 78701 covers Downtown Austin in Austin, TX. The urban core — Congress Avenue, 6th Street entertainment district, Capitol building. Most walkable zip in Austin (Walk Score 90+). Highest rent in the city.
What is the average rent in 78701?
Rent in 78701 (Downtown Austin, Austin) tracks closely with citywide medians: 1BR around $1,650/mo, 2BR $2,100/mo. Downtown Austin is broadly in line with the citywide median.
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