1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Belton, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Belton, Texas as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,638 and +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Belton
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 Belton
Compare Belton'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Belton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Belton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolanville, TX | 7.4 mi | $920 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Harker Heights, TX | 10 mi | $900 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Temple, TX | 11.3 mi | $970 | — |
| Killeen, TX | 16.2 mi | $928 | $-42 (-4%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,690 | +$720 (+74%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 29.1 mi | $1,304 | +$334 (+34%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 30.8 mi | $810 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Taylor, TX | 33.5 mi | $1,480 | +$510 (+53%) |
| Hutto, TX | 34.1 mi | $1,399 | +$429 (+44%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 34.3 mi | $870 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Hewitt, TX | 34.8 mi | $1,450 | +$480 (+49%) |
| Woodway, TX | 36.7 mi | $1,290 | +$320 (+33%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Belton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Belton?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Belton, Texas is $970 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,638.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Belton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,800 ($3,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Belton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Belton's 1-bedroom median of $970 is +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Belton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Belton ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Belton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Nolanville ($920), Harker Heights ($900), Killeen ($928).