1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Baytown, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Baytown, Texas as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,586 and +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Baytown
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 Baytown
Compare Baytown'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 Baytown.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Baytown |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte, TX | 10 mi | $1,310 | +$123 (+10%) |
| Channelview, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,000 | $-187 (-16%) |
| Deer Park, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,310 | +$123 (+10%) |
| Crosby, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,090 | $-97 (-8%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,402 | +$215 (+18%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 17.3 mi | $1,173 | $-14 (-1%) |
| Kemah, TX | 17.5 mi | $1,510 | +$323 (+27%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 18.8 mi | $1,140 | $-47 (-4%) |
| Webster, TX | 20.5 mi | $1,270 | +$83 (+7%) |
| League City, TX | 21.3 mi | $1,570 | +$383 (+32%) |
| Atascocita, TX | 22.3 mi | $1,640 | +$453 (+38%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 23.1 mi | $1,300 | +$113 (+10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Baytown — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Baytown?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Baytown, Texas is $1,187 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,586.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Baytown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,480 ($3,957/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.83/hour at a full-time job.
Is Baytown expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Baytown's 1-bedroom median of $1,187 is +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Baytown rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Baytown ranks #98 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Baytown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Channelview ($1,000), Crosby ($1,090), Pasadena ($1,173).