1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Beaumont, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Beaumont, Texas as of August 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,285 and +33% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Beaumont
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 Beaumont
Compare Beaumont's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 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 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Beaumont.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Beaumont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland, TX | 11.7 mi | $1,080 | +$140 (+15%) |
| Lumberton, TX | 11.9 mi | $880 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Orange, TX | 18.5 mi | $903 | $-37 (-4%) |
| Port Arthur, TX | 20 mi | $880 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Bridge City, TX | 23.3 mi | $880 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Sulphur, LA | 57 mi | $800 | $-140 (-15%) |
| Baytown, TX | 57.1 mi | $1,187 | +$247 (+26%) |
| Crosby, TX | 62.2 mi | $1,090 | +$150 (+16%) |
| Westlake, LA | 62.8 mi | $870 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Livingston, TX | 64.1 mi | $800 | $-140 (-15%) |
| Lake Charles, LA | 65.7 mi | $915 | $-25 (-3%) |
| La Porte, TX | 66.7 mi | $1,310 | +$370 (+39%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Beaumont — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Beaumont?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Beaumont, Texas is $940 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,285.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Beaumont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Beaumont expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Beaumont's 1-bedroom median of $940 is +33% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Beaumont rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Beaumont ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Beaumont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lumberton ($880), Orange ($903), Port Arthur ($880).