Studio Rent · August 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Bellaire, TX

$1,840/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bellaire, Texas as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,836 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,840
August 2026
vs city overall
-35%
$2,836 city median
vs national
+43%
$1,290 US median
Texas rank
#228
of 240 cities

Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$73,600
Monthly gross
$6,133
Hourly (full-time)
$35.38

Rent by apartment size in Bellaire

Compare Bellaire's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,840
1-Bedroom
$1,920
2-Bedroom
$2,290
3-Bedroom
$3,050
4+ Bedroom
$3,850

Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas

#CityStudio rent
1Clute$536
2Palestine$646
3Corsicana$700
4Harlingen$705
5Brownsville$707
6Bonham$710
7Eagle Pass$730
8Paris$730
9Alton$750
10Del Rio$760
11Canyon$770
12Huntsville$770
13San Leon$778
14Livingston$780
15Nacogdoches$780

Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas

#CityStudio rent
1University Park$2,300
2Argyle$2,300
3Flower Mound$2,250
4Little Elm$2,140
5Aledo$2,060
6Justin$2,030
7Lavon$2,010
8Lakeway$1,980
9Royse City$1,930
10Keller$1,930
11Haslet$1,910
12Celina$1,900
13Bellaire (this page)$1,840
14Fresno$1,830
15Coppell$1,820

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bellaire.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Bellaire
Houston, TX7.4 mi$1,264$-576 (-31%)
Stafford, TX9.2 mi$1,310$-530 (-29%)
Missouri City, TX10.4 mi$1,705$-135 (-7%)
Fresno, TX11.5 mi$1,830$-10 (-1%)
Sugar Land, TX13.4 mi$1,720$-120 (-7%)
Pearland, TX14.5 mi$1,125$-715 (-39%)
Manvel, TX16.8 mi$1,000$-840 (-46%)
Pasadena, TX20 mi$1,123$-717 (-39%)
Richmond, TX20.3 mi$1,630$-210 (-11%)
Iowa Colony, TX22.3 mi$910$-930 (-51%)
Friendswood, TX22.7 mi$1,550$-290 (-16%)
Humble, TX23.1 mi$1,255$-585 (-32%)

Studio rent in Bellaire — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Bellaire?

As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bellaire, Texas is $1,840 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,836.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Bellaire?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,600 ($6,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.38/hour at a full-time job.

Is Bellaire expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Bellaire's studio median of $1,840 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Bellaire rank for studio rent in Texas?

Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Bellaire ranks #228 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Bellaire?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Houston ($1,264), Stafford ($1,310), Missouri City ($1,705).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Bellaire, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.