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Rents in Buda are $8 above the Hays County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Serves Buda · office in Austin
2512 S I-35 Frontage Rd Ste 130, Austin, TX 78704
Good Neighbor Property Management, founded by Austin landlords, manages single-family and multi-family rentals across Central Texas, including Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville and San Antonio.
In their words: “Whether it’s handling maintenance requests, screening tenants, or providing detailed financial reports, we keep you informed every step of the way.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a knowledgeable, responsive team, quick replies and an easy leasing process that finds tenants fast.
Bella Real Estate is an Austin brokerage specializing in property management, leasing and sales of investment homes and duplexes in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, Cedar Park and Hutto, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection and inspections.
In their words: “A full service real estate company specializing in Austin property management, leasing, and sales.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention successful tenant placement, clear communication and an efficient, easy-to-work-with team.
Serves Buda · office in Austin
Serves the Austin area · no public office address, so no map pin
Treaty Oak Property Management serves the greater Austin area, including Pflugerville, Round Rock, Kyle, Buda, Georgetown and Leander, managing single-family homes, duplexes, condos and townhomes for long-term landlords with leasing, tenant screening, rehabilitation and monthly accounting.
In their words: “We specialize in turn-key management and asset preservation of single-family residential, duplex and individually owned condos & townhomes.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe a helpful, responsive team and a smooth application and move-in process.
Serves Buda · office in Austin
1005 Congress Ave Ste 925 C21, Austin, TX 78701
Property Management Services manages residential, vacation and commercial rentals in Austin, San Marcos, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park and nearby cities, handling marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and financial reporting.
In their words: “We know from our years of experience in the real estate industry, the most successful partnerships are the ones with clear and simple communication.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, many of them owners, describe an easy-to-reach, thorough team that handles leasing, repairs and reporting.
Serves Buda · office in Kyle
Serves the Kyle area · no public office address, so no map pin
Twisted Oaks Property Management manages single-family rental homes in Austin, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Lockhart, New Braunfels, Wimberley and Canyon Lake, handling tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, make-ready, inspections and owner reporting.
In their words: “We take care of the day-to-day responsibilities so owners can spend less time worrying about their property and more time focusing on their investment.”
792 Cherrystone Loop, Buda, TX 78610
Buena Vista Properties is a Buda property management company whose team has managed residential rental properties in Buda and surrounding counties for over 15 years, offering leasing and rental management.
Review summary: Most reviewers are owners who describe a prompt, experienced manager who keeps them informed and handles repairs quickly.
Serves Buda · office in San Marcos
1920 Corporate Dr #201B, San Marcos, TX 78666
SMTX Property Management, established in 2013 in San Marcos, manages single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, mobile home parks, commercial and mixed-use properties and HOAs across San Marcos, New Braunfels, Kyle, Buda, Lockhart and Wimberley.
In their words: “Whether you are a property owner looking for an experienced team to manage your investment or a tenant seeking a new place to call home, we have you covered.”
Hendricks Real Estate is an Austin firm offering property management and investment services for residential, multi-family and commercial properties across Austin, San Antonio and nearby towns such as Round Rock, Kyle and Cedar Park.
In their words: “We all have personal real estate investments, and they are all managed using the same process, tools and vendors as your home would be.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe responsive, honest help with finding and leasing a rental home in the Austin area.
Serves Buda · office in Austin
6101 W Courtyard Dr Bldg 2 suite 100, Austin, TX 78730
Austin Options Realty has provided property management in Austin since 2005, handling rental homes in Bee Cave, Buda, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle and other nearby cities with marketing, leasing, rent collection, renewals and 24/7 maintenance.
In their words: “Austin Options Property Management has been providing property management in Austin since 2005.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe kind, communicative staff and quick responses to repair needs.
Serves Buda · office in San Marcos
1504 Aquarena Springs Dr #204, San Marcos, TX 78666
Vance J. Elliott Realty Group has served Central Texas from San Marcos since 1984, managing houses, duplexes, fourplexes, condos and apartments and offering leasing, sales, investment and short-term rental services in Austin, Kyle, Buda and nearby cities.
In their words: “Vance J. Elliott Realty Group is a full service Real Estate company in San Marcos, TX.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe professional, attentive service and smooth transactions, from rentals and maintenance to property sales.
Serves Buda · office in San Marcos
330 Wonder World Dr Ste 101, San Marcos, TX 78666
Investors Property Management, based in San Marcos, manages single-family homes, multi-family units, apartments, offices and warehouses across Central Texas, including Austin, Buda, Kyle, Killeen, Belton, Canyon Lake and New Braunfels.
In their words: “Investors Property Management connects tenants and investment property owners throughout Central Texas.”
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly tenants, often describe slow repairs and difficulty reaching the company.
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Rents in Buda are $8 above the Hays County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months: −$42 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Buda's typical asking rent is $8 (0.5%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Buda is number 3 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Wimberley. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 6 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buda | $1,554 | −2.6% | 11 |
| Kyle | $1,566 | −3.3% | 2 |
| San Marcos | $1,433 | +0.9% | 7 |
| Austin | $1,571 | +0.4% | 108 |
| Lakeway | $2,603 | +4.6% | 2 |
| Canyon Lake | $1,770 | −1.6% | 1 |
| Pflugerville | $1,601 | +0.3% | 0 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Buda is $1,554 (September 2026); −2.6% over the past year and −7.1% over five years. About 23.4% of homes in Buda are rented (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 11 property management companies in Buda, TX: 1 with an office in the city and 10 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Buda was $1,554 a month in September 2026, −2.6% on a year earlier.
Over the 6 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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