1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Athens, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Athens, Texas as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,168 and +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Athens
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 Athens
Compare Athens'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Athens.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank, TX | 23.1 mi | $840 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Palestine, TX | 29.8 mi | $876 | +$66 (+8%) |
| Kemp, TX | 32.8 mi | $754 | $-56 (-7%) |
| Flint, TX | 35.1 mi | $1,150 | +$340 (+42%) |
| Corsicana, TX | 42.9 mi | $790 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Tyler, TX | 45.6 mi | $1,113 | +$303 (+37%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 48.1 mi | $1,310 | +$500 (+62%) |
| Ennis, TX | 49.7 mi | $1,290 | +$480 (+59%) |
| Crandall, TX | 51.5 mi | $1,380 | +$570 (+70%) |
| Terrell, TX | 53.3 mi | $1,320 | +$510 (+63%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 56.3 mi | $1,470 | +$660 (+81%) |
| Ferris, TX | 58.1 mi | $1,310 | +$500 (+62%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Athens — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Athens?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Athens, Texas is $810 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,168.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Athens?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,400 ($2,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Athens expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Athens's 1-bedroom median of $810 is +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Athens rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Athens ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Athens?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kemp ($754), Corsicana ($790).