Homes for rent in Austin

FAQs for renting a Bungalow Home in Austin, Texas

Why rent a home with Bungalow?

Bungalow doesn’t just list apartments for rent - we source, renovate, and operate all our homes to provide renters with the best possible experience from end to end.

Beautiful homes. Incredible locations. Pricing that makes sense. Find a home that hits the sweet spot between good quality and sensible pricing. Bungalow homes are hand-selected across 16 major markets to match your lifestyle.

A seamless rental experience––from finding the perfect place, to making it a home. Our platform provides a streamlined, end-to-end rental experience. From viewing properties and applying to managing maintenance requests and monthly payments––it can all be done in one place.

Move together now without being tethered to everyone's timelines later. One home. Multiple journeys. When it comes time for someone to move out of your shared home, let us help you fill their spot with ease.

Are utilities included in Bungalow Home Rentals?

Bungalow arranges power hookups so you don't have to, and then passes your power bill to you once you move in. The Bungalow app also makes it easy to split monthly rent and power payments with your roommates directly.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals furnished?

Bungalow’s Entire Home rentals come without furniture to allow you and your friends or family to make it your own. Appliances are included however, and we provide the opportunity to buy or rent furniture through us and our partners.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals pet friendly?

Some Bungalow Homes are pet friendly, while others are not. You can find pet information by clicking on a particular home. That said, emotional support animals (ESAs) are accepted in every Bungalow home.

About us

Bungalow takes the hassle out of housing. We offer rooms in shared homes and entire home rentals in the country’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and can help match you with roommates you’ll love coming home to. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Things to know before moving to Austin:

What is the average rent in Austin?

According to Zumper, the average 1 bedroom apartment in Austin is $1,489. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Is there good public transportation in Austin?

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO), which operates Metro Transit buses and trains, operates most of the city's transportation services. Other providers are Greyhound, which offers interstate coach service from an office near downtown; Lone Star Cab Company, a taxicab company with taxi stands at both international airports; Austin Taxi Association companies through Central Texas Taxi Radio dispatch center; Regal Limousine Service Inc., a sedan limousine car hire company near downtown and also throughout Hill Country and other parts of Texas.

What to do in Austin

There are plenty of things to do in Austin, TX. You want to be sure to go climb the 17' observation deck at the UT Tower for a 360-degree view of Austin. Right next door is the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum where you'll get an intimate view into LBJ's life, legacy, and time served as President. The Blanton museum has pieces from world famous artists like Michelangelo. To finish off this perfect day in Austin, take a stroll down 6th Street for some good music, cocktails, and great people watching!

Schools and universities in Austin

There are universities located all around the Austin area. The University of Texas's main campus is located just minutes from Downtown Austin, and has a wide range of engineering, liberal arts, and IT fields. Texas State University-San Marcos offers engineering majors as well as a growing university with a residential college feel. Other notable schools include the University of Saint Mary-San Antonio College or UTSA's downtown location. And finally Baylor University is near Austin College in Sherman.