2 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Austin, TX
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for 2 bedroom units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 23 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.
State law limits local voucher protections
Texas has NO statewide SOI protection AND state law preempts city ordinances. Austin passed protection in 2014, Texas legislature struck it down in 2015. Landlords in Texas can legally refuse vouchers.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
2 bedroom HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | ZIP | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Austin | 78701 | $2,730 |
| Holly | 78702 | $2,440 |
| Govalle | 78702 | $2,440 |
| Hyde Park | 78751 | $2,200 |
| North Loop | 78751 | $2,200 |
| Oak Hill | 78749 | $2,060 |
| South Congress / Travis Heights | 78704 | $2,050 |
| Zilker | 78704 | $2,050 |
| Barton Hills | 78704 | $2,050 |
| South Lamar | 78704 | $2,050 |
| Cherrywood | 78722 | $2,040 |
| Westgate | 78745 | $1,890 |
| Johnston Terrace | 78721 | $1,810 |
| MLK | 78721 | $1,810 |
| Montopolis | 78741 | $1,790 |
| Riverside / Parker Lane | 78741 | $1,790 |
| Crestview | 78757 | $1,790 |
| Mueller | 78723 | $1,740 |
| Windsor Park | 78723 | $1,740 |
| University Hills | 78723 | $1,740 |
| Rundberg | 78753 | $1,720 |
| Dove Springs | 78744 | $1,700 |
| St. Johns | 78752 | $1,670 |
Public Housing Authorities
Austin Housing Authority
HUD PHA code TX001 · 7,047 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Current waiting-list status needs verification. Check the authority’s source before applying. HCV waitlist applications are closed and no opening is posted. The agency now uses the name Austin Housing Authority at austinha.org; any opening will be posted there. Main line 512-477-4488.
Checked September 19, 2026. Read the authority source.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 1124 S Ih 35, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 477-4488
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs
HUD PHA code TX901 · 1,877 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
- Address
- 221 E 11th St, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 475-3884
Housing Authority of Travis County
HUD PHA code TX480 · 740 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Current waiting-list status needs verification. Check the authority’s source before applying. HCV waitlist is not open; HATC says the page is updated regularly, so check back. Existing applicants can check status at waitlistcheck.com.
Checked September 19, 2026. Read the authority source.
- Address
- 502 E Highland Mall Blvd, Austin, TX
- Phone
- (512) 854-8245
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