1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bellaire, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellaire, Texas as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,836 and +38% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bellaire
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 Bellaire
Compare Bellaire'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 (this page) | $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 Bellaire.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bellaire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 7.4 mi | $1,320 | $-600 (-31%) |
| Stafford, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,370 | $-550 (-29%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,780 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Fresno, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,910 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,793 | $-127 (-7%) |
| Pearland, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,330 | $-590 (-31%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 14.8 mi | $947 | $-973 (-51%) |
| Manvel, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,190 | $-730 (-38%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 19.4 mi | $1,137 | $-783 (-41%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 20 mi | $1,173 | $-747 (-39%) |
| Richmond, TX | 20.3 mi | $1,705 | $-215 (-11%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,383 | $-537 (-28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bellaire — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellaire?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bellaire, Texas is $1,920 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,836.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bellaire?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,800 ($6,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellaire expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bellaire's 1-bedroom median of $1,920 is +38% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bellaire rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Bellaire ranks #246 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bellaire?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Houston ($1,320), Stafford ($1,370), Missouri City ($1,780).