Studio Apartment Rent in Buda, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Buda, Texas as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,747 and +21% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Buda
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.
Rent by apartment size in Buda
Compare Buda's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Buda.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Buda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle, TX | 5.5 mi | $1,550 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Maxwell, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,370 | $-190 (-12%) |
| San Marcos, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,220 | $-340 (-22%) |
| Del Valle, TX | 17.1 mi | $1,440 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Lockhart, TX | 18.1 mi | $1,370 | $-190 (-12%) |
| Wimberley, TX | 21.2 mi | $1,290 | $-270 (-17%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 22.1 mi | $1,980 | +$420 (+27%) |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 22.8 mi | $1,480 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 27.2 mi | $1,490 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Manor, TX | 28.2 mi | $1,225 | $-335 (-21%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 29.4 mi | $1,640 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 30 mi | $1,650 | +$90 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Buda — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Buda?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Buda, Texas is $1,560 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,747.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Buda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,400 ($5,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buda expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Buda's studio median of $1,560 is +21% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buda rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Buda ranks #201 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Buda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kyle ($1,550), Maxwell ($1,370), San Marcos ($1,220).