Studio Apartment Rent in Alton, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alton, Texas as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,044 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Alton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alton
Compare Alton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton (this page) | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alton |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | 6.8 mi | $923 | +$173 (+23%) |
| Mission, TX | 7 mi | $810 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 10.5 mi | $803 | +$53 (+7%) |
| Pharr, TX | 12.5 mi | $820 | +$70 (+9%) |
| San Juan, TX | 13.4 mi | $780 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 23.5 mi | $790 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 41.1 mi | $705 | $-45 (-6%) |
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 56.7 mi | $830 | +$80 (+11%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 63.8 mi | $707 | $-43 (-6%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 84.7 mi | $880 | +$130 (+17%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 115.9 mi | $1,074 | +$324 (+43%) |
| Laredo, TX | 125.9 mi | $1,095 | +$345 (+46%) |
Studio rent in Alton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alton, Texas is $750 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,044.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alton's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alton rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Alton ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Harlingen ($705), Brownsville ($707).