Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown vs El Centro
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
El Centro is 56% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $834/mo vs $1,299/mo in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown — saving $5,580/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | El Centro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $907 | $556 | $351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,086 | $706 | $380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,299 | $834 | $465 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,588 | $1,056 | $532 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,903 | $1,186 | $717 |
| Median Income | $84,490 | $50,743 | $33,747 |
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown
- Studio
- $907/mo
- 1 BR
- $1,086/mo
- 2 BR
- $1,299/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,588/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,903/mo
- Median Income
- $84,490/yr
El Centro
- Studio
- $556/mo
- 1 BR
- $706/mo
- 2 BR
- $834/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,056/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,186/mo
- Median Income
- $50,743/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown or El Centro cheaper to rent in?
El Centro is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $834/mo vs $1,299/mo in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown. That's $465/mo or $5,580/year more expensive in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown (56% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown vs El Centro?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown is $1,299/month. In El Centro, a 2-bedroom FMR is $834/month.
How do incomes compare between Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown and El Centro?
The median household income in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown is $84,490/year. In El Centro it is $50,743/year. Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown vs El Centro?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown is $907/mo. In El Centro it is $556/mo.