3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Alvarado, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Alvarado, Texas as of July 2026. That's +25% higher than the citywide median of $1,582 and +7% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Alvarado
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alvarado
Compare Alvarado's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Clute | $942 |
| 3 | Salado | $950 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Kemp | $1,242 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Prosper | $3,350 |
| 7 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Grapevine | $3,040 |
| 15 | Royse City | $2,980 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Alvarado.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Alvarado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus, TX | 7.6 mi | $2,140 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Burleson, TX | 11 mi | $2,300 | +$320 (+16%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 11.4 mi | $2,750 | +$770 (+39%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 14.9 mi | $2,510 | +$530 (+27%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 15.6 mi | $2,040 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Cleburne, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,925 | $-55 (-3%) |
| Crowley, TX | 19 mi | $2,690 | +$710 (+36%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 19.8 mi | $2,037 | +$57 (+3%) |
| Arlington, TX | 20.5 mi | $1,870 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 22.8 mi | $2,525 | +$545 (+28%) |
| Glenn Heights, TX | 25.4 mi | $1,759 | $-221 (-11%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 25.6 mi | $1,766 | $-214 (-11%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Alvarado — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Alvarado?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Alvarado, Texas is $1,980 per month. This is +25% higher than the citywide median of $1,582.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Alvarado?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,200 ($6,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alvarado expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Alvarado's 3-bedroom median of $1,980 is +7% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alvarado rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Alvarado ranks #136 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Alvarado?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Cleburne ($1,925), Arlington ($1,870), Glenn Heights ($1,759).