Studio Apartment Rent in Alvarado, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alvarado, Texas as of August 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,626 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alvarado
Compare Alvarado's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alvarado.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alvarado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,310 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Burleson, TX | 11 mi | $1,400 | +$190 (+16%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,670 | +$460 (+38%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 14.9 mi | $1,620 | +$410 (+34%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,240 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Cleburne, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,170 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Crowley, TX | 19 mi | $1,630 | +$420 (+35%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 19.8 mi | $1,362 | +$152 (+13%) |
| Arlington, TX | 20.5 mi | $1,120 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 22.8 mi | $1,583 | +$373 (+31%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 25.6 mi | $1,141 | $-69 (-6%) |
| Benbrook, TX | 25.9 mi | $1,014 | $-196 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Alvarado — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alvarado?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alvarado, Texas is $1,210 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,626.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alvarado?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alvarado expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alvarado's studio median of $1,210 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alvarado rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Alvarado ranks #113 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alvarado?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cleburne ($1,170), Arlington ($1,120), Duncanville ($1,141).