1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Amarillo, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Amarillo, Texas as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,278 and +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Amarillo
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Amarillo
Compare Amarillo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Amarillo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Amarillo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon, TX | 16 mi | $900 | $-107 (-11%) |
| Clovis, NM | 107.3 mi | $810 | $-197 (-20%) |
| Lubbock, TX | 110.6 mi | $998 | $-9 (-1%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 118.4 mi | $1,100 | +$93 (+9%) |
| Portales, NM | 121.9 mi | $720 | $-287 (-29%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Amarillo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Amarillo?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Amarillo, Texas is $1,007 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,278.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Amarillo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,280 ($3,357/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Amarillo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Amarillo's 1-bedroom median of $1,007 is +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Amarillo rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Amarillo ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Amarillo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Canyon ($900), Clovis ($810), Lubbock ($998).