Travel nurse housing in Austin, TX
23 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $2,400 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,750, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $650 more; 10 listings sit under it.
- Active listings
- 23
- Median asking rent
- $2,400 a month
- Price range
- $990 to $3,800
- Pet friendly
- 48%
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,750
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 23 listings is $2,400 a month, from $990 to $3,800. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,750 (2025); 10 of the 23 sit at or under it.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 2 |
| $1–1.5k | 4 |
| $1.5–2k | 4 |
| $2–2.5k | 2 |
| $2.5–3k | 6 |
| Over $3k | 5 |
Available now
- 1-bedroom private room — $995 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 14.7 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom studio in Hancock — $1,675 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 0.9 mi to Dell Children's Medical Center
- 1-bedroom condo in Downtown Austin — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.8 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom house in Cypress Banks — $1,750 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 6.5 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom apartment — $1,250 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 10.3 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 4-bedroom house in Johnston Terrace — $3,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.1 mi to Dell Children's Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in Central Austin — $1,400 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 0.5 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,750 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 6.5 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 2-bedroom townhouse in Onion Creek — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 11.8 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,425 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2.6 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 3-bedroom townhouse in Bluff Springs — $2,700 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 10.8 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 2-bedroom house in Bouldin Creek — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 4-bedroom apartment in Hyde Park — $2,950 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 0.9 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 2-bedroom house in Greater South River City — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 5.3 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 2-bedroom condo in South Lamar — $2,950 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 4.8 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 2-bedroom house in Mueller — $3,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 1.3 mi to Dell Children's Medical Center
- 2-bedroom condo in Cherry Creek — $2,600 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 8.9 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom private room in MLK-183 — $990 a month · under fair market rent · private room, parking, pets ok · 2.5 mi to Dell Children's Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in South Austin — $3,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 7.7 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom private room in Westover Hills — $1,200 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 5.9 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 2-bedroom house in Central East Austin — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking · 2.6 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 1-bedroom studio in South Austin — $1,625 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 6.5 mi to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- 2-bedroom house — $2,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4.8 mi to Dell Children's Medical Center
Where to live by hospital
| Neighborhood | Listings | Median asking rent | Miles to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | Miles to Dell Children's Medical Center | Parking included |
|---|
| South Austin | 2 | $2,713 | 7.1 | 8.3 | 2 of 2 |
| MLK-183 | 1 | $990 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 1 of 1 |
| Westover Hills | 1 | $1,200 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 1 of 1 |
| Central Austin | 1 | $1,400 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 1 of 1 |
| Hancock | 1 | $1,675 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0 of 1 |
| Cypress Banks | 1 | $1,750 | 6.5 | 8.8 | 1 of 1 |
| Greater South River City | 1 | $2,400 | 5.3 | 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Downtown Austin | 1 | $2,500 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1 of 1 |
| Onion Creek | 1 | $2,500 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 1 of 1 |
| Cherry Creek | 1 | $2,600 | 8.9 | 10 | 1 of 1 |
| Bluff Springs | 1 | $2,700 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 1 of 1 |
| Hyde Park | 1 | $2,950 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1 of 1 |
| South Lamar | 1 | $2,950 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 1 of 1 |
| Bouldin Creek | 1 | $3,200 | 4 | 4.9 | 1 of 1 |
| Central East Austin | 1 | $3,200 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1 of 1 |
| Johnston Terrace | 1 | $3,500 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 1 of 1 |
| Mueller | 1 | $3,800 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1 of 1 |
Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.
The stipend against the market
HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:
- Cheapest private room (MLK-183)
- $990
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,750
- Median listing here
- $2,400
- HUD fair market rent, 2BR
- $2,065
- Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
- $1,749
The GSA lodging rate for Austin is $173 to $187 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $5,610 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.
Against the national average, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX runs housing 20% above, utilities 18% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 2% below |
| Housing | 20% above |
| Utilities | 18% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 4% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Austin is $2,065 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,750.
Texas levies no state income tax on wages.
Renting here as a traveler
- 10 of 23 listings sit under fair market rent
- HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Austin is $1,750 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 10 under it run from $990.
- 6 private rooms with a shared kitchen
- Median $1,300 a month, against $2,600 for an entire place here.
- 22 of 23 include utilities
- 1 state none; the detail page says what each includes.
- Parking on 22 of 23
- 1 state none; the detail page says what each offers.
- 11 listings take pets
- 48% of the listings here state pets allowed.
- Minimum stay: 1 month median
- Across the 19 listings that state one, in months.
Open assignments
| Specialty | Open | Median advertised weekly | Facility |
|---|
| CVICU | 11 | $1,589 | — |
| Telemetry | 8 | $1,487 | Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin |
| L&D | 5 | $2,201 | Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin |
| OR | 1 | $1,589 | Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin |
| Pediatrics | 1 | $2,727 | Dell Children's Medical Center |
Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Austin, TX?
- 23 listings on CircleRN ask from $990 to $3,800 a month, median $2,400. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,750, so the median sits $650 over it.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Austin?
- Yes. 6 of the 23 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $990 a month.
- Which Austin hospitals are these listings near?
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (24 open), Dell Children's Medical Center (2 open) are hiring in Austin. 12 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
- What is the GSA lodging rate for Austin?
- $173 to $187 a night depending on the month for Austin (fiscal 2026), up to about $5,610 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
- Do I need a Texas license to work in Austin?
- Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- Where do travelers stay in Austin?
- Listings here are in South Austin, MLK-183, Westover Hills, Central Austin, Hancock, Cypress Banks, Greater South River City, Downtown Austin, Onion Creek, Cherry Creek, Bluff Springs, Hyde Park, South Lamar, Bouldin Creek, Central East Austin, Johnston Terrace and Mueller. MLK-183, Westover Hills, Central Austin, Hancock and Cypress Banks sit under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.
Housing elsewhere in the state
- Housing in Houston — 63 listings, median $1,650, $400 over fair market rent
- Housing in San Antonio — 42 listings, median $1,375, $85 over fair market rent
- Housing in Dallas — 15 listings, median $1,950, $420 over fair market rent
- Housing in Fort Worth — 14 listings, median $2,275, $845 over fair market rent
- Housing in Corpus Christi — 12 listings, median $1,725, $605 over fair market rent
- Housing in Humble — 12 listings, median $925, $385 under fair market rent
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