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Hyde Park, Austin: Historic Homes and Apartments North of UT
Founded in 1891, Hyde Park is a historic central Austin neighborhood in ZIP 78751, just north of the University of Texas between Guadalupe and Duval streets. About 77 percent of households rent, across duplexes, small apartment buildings and houses, and apartments averaged about $1,315 a month (RentCafe, August 2026).
What are Hyde Park's historic and planning-area boundaries?
Hyde Park has two boundaries: the 1891 historic core runs from 38th to 45th Street between Guadalupe and Duval streets, and the city's planning area extends north to 51st Street, with Red River Street as the eastern line above 45th.
The original 1891 subdivision was laid out by developer Monroe Shipe as a streetcar suburb. The planning area keeps Guadalupe as the west edge.
Parts of the neighborhood sit inside two historic districts, the first listed on the National Register in 1990. Those designations shape what owners can change on a facade, which matters to both buyers and anyone planning renovations.
What rental stock exists in Hyde Park, and what does it cost?
Hyde Park's rental stock is duplexes, small apartment buildings and houses, and apartments averaged about $1,315 a month in RentCafe data updated August 16, 2026, down a little over 2 percent from a year earlier.
Table: Hyde Park average apartment rent by unit size, RentCafe data updated August 16, 2026.
| Unit size | Average rent | Average size |
|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom | about $1,225 | about 610 sq ft |
| Two-bedroom | about $1,650 | about 880 sq ft |
Renters make up about 77 percent of Hyde Park households (RentCafe, August 16, 2026), against about 51 percent in Mueller and 48 percent in East Austin (RentCafe, August 31, 2026). Rental units sit in duplexes, garage apartments and small apartment buildings tucked among the houses. Units are generally smaller and older than in newer districts, so compare square footage, not just the monthly figure.
Imperium Sky Realty helps renters compare the managed apartment buildings in and around Hyde Park, confirm current pricing, and book tours. The property pays our fee, so there is no charge to the renter.
What is on the market for Hyde Park buyers?
Hyde Park's for-sale market runs from restored Victorians and Queen Annes to Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival cottages and newer duplexes, with a median price for all home types near $705,000 in June 2026 (Redfin).
Most Hyde Park homes were built between 1910 and 1950.
Two features stand out for buyers here. First, duplexes and houses with a garage apartment are common, which lets an owner live in one unit and lease the other. Second, historic-district rules and neighborhood conservation zoning can limit additions, demolitions and exterior changes. Our agents can pull the applicable district rules and permit history for any address before you make an offer.
Can you reach The Domain from Hyde Park without driving?
Yes. The Hyde Park Rapid station is served by CapMetro Rapid 801 and 803, and the 803 runs north to The Domain.
No published rush-hour drive time from Hyde Park to The Domain was found as of September 2026. Downtown is south: a 2026 MoveToAustin.org guide (accessed September 2026) puts the drive at 10 to 15 minutes most of the day and about 20 to 25 minutes in the morning peak. Route 7 on Duval Street and local routes 1, 3, 19 and 335 fill in the rest of the network.
Which parks and landmarks are inside Hyde Park?
Hyde Park's Shipe Park, about two acres, has a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a playground and a 1928 log-cabin community building with a mosaic mural (Wikipedia, accessed September 2026).
The Elisabet Ney Museum, the sculptor's castle-style studio, is in the northwest part of the neighborhood. The UT campus begins at the southern edge, and the Guadalupe corridor on the west side carries shops, restaurants and the Rapid stops.
How should a first visit to Hyde Park be planned?
Plan a first Hyde Park visit by choosing between the historic core (38th to 45th streets) and the planning-area blocks up to 51st Street, then compare units on square footage, parking and included utilities.
Parking arrangements vary from building to building, so ask before you tour. We can line up several showings in one visit.
Crime statistics for Hyde Park are published by the Austin Police Department; we link the same public source for every area we serve.
Which school district serves Hyde Park?
Hyde Park is in the Austin Independent School District. Confirm current campus assignments for any address with Austin ISD.
Hyde Park FAQs
What ZIP code covers Hyde Park?
Hyde Park is in ZIP 78751, in central Austin just north of the University of Texas.
Which MetroRapid lines stop in Hyde Park?
CapMetro Rapid 801 and 803 both stop at Hyde Park station. The 803 continues north to The Domain.
What share of Hyde Park households rent?
About 77 percent of Hyde Park households rent and about 23 percent own, per RentCafe data updated August 16, 2026.
How old is Hyde Park?
Hyde Park was founded in 1891 as a streetcar suburb and is often described as Austin's first suburb; most existing homes date from 1910 to 1950.
Can I buy a duplex in Hyde Park?
Yes. Duplexes and houses with garage apartments are part of Hyde Park's for-sale stock; check historic-district and zoning rules before planning changes.
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