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Pflugerville, TX: Renting and Buying Northeast of Austin
Pflugerville is a separate city of about 65,000 people (2020 Census), roughly 14 miles northeast of downtown Austin, using ZIP codes 78660 and 78691. About 30 percent of Pflugerville households rent (RentCafe, August 2026). In August 2026, apartment rents averaged $1,494 (RentCafe) and the three-month median sale price was about $365,000 (Redfin).
Is Pflugerville part of Austin?
No. Pflugerville is its own incorporated city with its own city council, police department, parks system and utility billing. Most of it lies in Travis County, and a sliver reaches into Williamson County.
Pflugerville borders Austin on the south and west, which is why some street addresses near Parmer Lane or Wells Branch Parkway can be confusing. An address that says "Pflugerville" may sit in the city itself or in surrounding unincorporated land, and that changes taxes, trash service and which police agency answers a call. Check any property against the city's own boundary map.
How much is rent in Pflugerville right now?
Pflugerville apartment rents averaged $1,494 a month in RentCafe data dated August 31, 2026, by unit size:
Table: Pflugerville average apartment rent by unit size, RentCafe data dated August 31, 2026.
| Unit size | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| One bedroom | $1,248 |
| Two bedroom | $1,673 |
| Three bedroom | $2,219 |
| All units | $1,494 |
That overall average is down about 2.6 percent from a year earlier. For comparison, the same data source put the citywide Austin average near $1,641 (RentCafe, August 31, 2026), so Pflugerville generally lands below Austin on a per-unit basis.
About 30 percent of Pflugerville households rent (RentCafe, August 2026). Beyond apartment complexes, single-family houses for lease come up regularly across the city's subdivisions. If you are relocating and need more bedrooms at a set budget, house rentals here are often worth a look alongside apartment three-bedrooms.
What do homes cost to buy in Pflugerville?
Redfin reported a Pflugerville median sale price of about $365,000 for the three months ending in August 2026, down nearly 10 percent from the same stretch a year earlier, at roughly $174 per square foot.
Those figures describe the whole city; subdivision-level prices spread above and below them.
Roughly seven in ten Pflugerville households own their home (RentCafe, August 2026), and most of the for-sale stock is detached single-family houses, with a smaller share of townhomes and duplexes. Builders are still active in parts of the city, so a search can include both resale and new construction.
When you tour, ask about the property tax rate for the specific address. Pflugerville city, county, school district and any municipal utility district each add a line to the bill, and the total varies by subdivision.
How long is the drive from Pflugerville to Downtown Austin at rush hour?
Rush-hour drives from Pflugerville to downtown Austin run 25 to 60 minutes: 25 to 40 via SH 130 or US 183 (Spyglass Realty, May 2026) and 35 to 60 (Austin Real Estate Homes Blog, February 2026).
The spread reflects starting point: western Pflugerville near I-35 behaves differently from the eastern side near SH 130. Test your own route in a live map at your real departure time before committing.
Can you get around Pflugerville without a car?
Pflugerville has limited public transit: CapMetro ran an on-demand Pickup zone there from March 2021, and the city later moved to a rideshare voucher program, Pfetch a Ride.
The city has also studied longer-term transit with CapMetro. Program details change, so check the City of Pflugerville transportation page for what is running today. For downtown trips by transit, many riders drive to the Tech Ridge Park and Ride on I-35 and board MetroRapid 801 there.
What is there to do outdoors in Pflugerville?
Lake Pflugerville is a 180-acre reservoir on the east side of Pflugerville with a shoreline trail, fishing and paddling (City of Pflugerville parks department, accessed September 2026).
The Gilleland Creek Trail runs about five miles along the creek, on a paved surface (AllTrails, accessed September 2026), linking the 30-acre Pfluger Park in the old downtown (Nature Rocks Austin, accessed September 2026) with several other city parks and continuing to Northeast Metropolitan Park. In total, the city lists 28 developed parks and more than 40 miles of trails (City of Pflugerville parks department, accessed September 2026).
Who are the large employers in and near Pflugerville?
Amazon operates a large fulfillment center in Pflugerville, announced in July 2020 with 1,000 full-time jobs (Business Wire). Pflugerville ISD is a major local employer. Just south, Samsung Austin Semiconductor on Parmer Lane and the Dell, GM and 3M offices at Tech Ridge sit within a short drive.
Crime statistics for Pflugerville are published by the Pflugerville Police Department; we link the same public source for every area we serve.
Which school district covers Pflugerville?
Pflugerville Independent School District serves most of the city. Smaller areas fall within Round Rock ISD or Manor ISD. Confirm the district for any specific address before you sign.
Working with Imperium Sky Realty in Pflugerville
We work with apartment communities across Pflugerville and can line up tours that fit your dates and budget. Buyers get a licensed agent under Valerie Deyo for showings, offers and closing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pflugerville cheaper to rent than Austin?
On average, yes. In late August 2026, RentCafe put the average Pflugerville apartment rent at $1,494 a month, compared with about $1,641 for the City of Austin. Individual complexes vary on both sides of those averages.
What ZIP codes does Pflugerville, Texas use?
Pflugerville, the city northeast of Austin, uses ZIP codes 78660 and 78691. Some addresses in unincorporated areas also carry a Pflugerville mailing name, so check city limits separately.
Is there a lake in Pflugerville?
Yes. Lake Pflugerville is a 180-acre reservoir on the east side of Pflugerville, Texas, built in 2005 (City of Pflugerville parks department, accessed September 2026), with a shoreline trail and space for fishing, swimming and paddling.
What is the median home price in Pflugerville, TX?
Redfin reported a median sale price of about $365,000 for Pflugerville for the three months ending in August 2026, down roughly 10 percent year over year.
Does CapMetro bus service reach Pflugerville?
Pflugerville has relied on a CapMetro on-demand Pickup zone, launched in 2021, and later a city rideshare-voucher program called Pfetch a Ride, rather than a network of regular bus routes. Check the City of Pflugerville transportation page for current service. The Tech Ridge Park and Ride on I-35 in north Austin is the nearest MetroRapid 801 terminal.
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