1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Burleson, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Burleson, Texas as of October 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,703 and +7% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Burleson
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 Burleson
Compare Burleson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $673 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Paris | $760 |
| 6 | Robinson | $762 |
| 7 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 8 | Wharton | $780 |
| 9 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 10 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 11 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 12 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 13 | Harlingen | $800 |
| 14 | Livingston | $800 |
| 15 | Edinburg | $807 |
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 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 8 | Forney | $2,070 |
| 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 Burleson.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Burleson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley, TX | 8.5 mi | $1,740 | +$250 (+17%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 9.6 mi | $1,320 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Alvarado, TX | 11 mi | $1,290 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,780 | +$290 (+19%) |
| Benbrook, TX | 15.3 mi | $979 | $-511 (-34%) |
| Venus, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,390 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Cleburne, TX | 17.2 mi | $1,245 | $-245 (-16%) |
| Arlington, TX | 17.5 mi | $1,151 | $-339 (-23%) |
| Westworth Village, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,392 | $-98 (-7%) |
| White Settlement, TX | 18.8 mi | $1,127 | $-363 (-24%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 18.9 mi | $1,240 | $-250 (-17%) |
| Richland Hills, TX | 20.3 mi | $1,089 | $-401 (-27%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Burleson — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Burleson?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Burleson, Texas is $1,490 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,703.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Burleson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Burleson expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Burleson's 1-bedroom median of $1,490 is +7% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Burleson rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Burleson ranks #184 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Burleson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kennedale ($1,320), Alvarado ($1,290), Benbrook ($979).