Craigslist posting service in Austin, Texas
Send us your ad and we post it on austin.craigslist.org from our own accounts, live within 24–48 hours. Austin is one of the fifty most active Craigslist markets in the country.
#15 of 413 US Craigslist markets by live gig and labor listings (465 at our last scan). Gigs fee here: $7. Jobs fee: $35.
How fast Austin moves
Craigslist shows 120 results on page one, so every new listing pushes older ones down. We measured Austin on October 12, 2026 to see how long a post stays there.
| Category | Live listings | New per day | Time on page one |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office & commercial | 947 | 32.1 | 4.2 days |
| Gigs | 738 | 22.6 | 4.5 days |
| Jobs | 2,017 | 67.7 | 2.2 days |
| For sale | 39,441 | 5425.4 | 24 minutes |
A single snapshot, and these rates move with the day of the week. We re-measure every market monthly.
What a post costs in Austin
| Section | Craigslist fee here | Scale Classifieds service | Per post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigs | $7 | $15 | $22 |
| Services | $5 | $15 | $20 |
| Housing | $0 (some categories $5) | $15 | $15 |
| For Sale | $0 (some categories $5) | $15 | $15 |
| Community | $0 | $15 | $15 |
| Jobs | $35 | $15 | $50 |
How long your ad stays up in Austin
Craigslist only says paid posts run 30 days and free posts "7 to 45 days." We checked the oldest live post in each category across markets on November 9, 2026.
| Section | Stays up |
|---|---|
| Gigs | 30 days (paid section) |
| Services | 30 days (paid section) |
| Housing | 45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros |
| For Sale | 45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros · vehicles and dealer posts 30 days |
| Community | 45 days in most markets, 30 in the biggest metros · events run until the event date |
| Jobs | 30 days (paid section) |
Posted by people
A member of our team posts your ad on Austin Craigslist by hand, with our accounts and phone-verified numbers.
Every link, emailed
You get the live URL for each post plus a status page that updates as posts go up.
Free repost
If Craigslist removes the post within 7 days, we put it back once at no charge.
Austin Craigslist questions
How much does it cost to post on Craigslist in Austin?
Most categories are free on Craigslist. In Austin, Craigslist charges $7 for a gigs post, $5 for services and $35 for a job post, plus $5 for vehicles, dealer listings and commercial real estate. With Scale Classifieds you pay that fee plus $15: $15 for most posts, $22 for gigs, $20 for services and $50 for jobs.
How much is a job post on Craigslist in Austin?
$35 per post in Craigslist fees. Jobs is the only section where the fee swings widely by city, from $10 in small markets to $75 in the SF Bay Area.
How long does a Craigslist ad last in Austin?
Paid posts (jobs, gigs, services, vehicles) run 30 days. Free posts (most housing, for sale and community) run 45 days in most markets and 30 days in the biggest metros. Renewing a free post moves it back to the top but doesn't extend that clock.
Does Austin Craigslist have subareas?
No. Craigslist runs Austin as a single board, so every post shows to the whole Austin audience.
How fast will my ad be live in Austin?
Within 24–48 hours of payment, or on the start date you pick. A person on our team posts it by hand and emails you the live link.
Guides
- Craigslist for business: the complete guide
- How long will my Craigslist ad last? (lookup)
- Craigslist posting fees in 2026, section by section
- How long Craigslist ads last: 30 vs 45 days
- How to post a job on Craigslist in multiple cities