Studio Apartment Rent in Edinburg, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Edinburg, Texas as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,014 and +38% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Edinburg
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 Edinburg
Compare Edinburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Edinburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Edinburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton, TX | 10.5 mi | $750 | $-53 (-7%) |
| McAllen, TX | 12.9 mi | $923 | +$120 (+15%) |
| San Juan, TX | 15.7 mi | $780 | $-23 (-3%) |
| Pharr, TX | 16.7 mi | $820 | +$17 (+2%) |
| Mission, TX | 17.4 mi | $810 | +$7 (+1%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 21.1 mi | $790 | $-13 (-2%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 34.8 mi | $705 | $-98 (-12%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 59.4 mi | $707 | $-96 (-12%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 75.7 mi | $880 | +$77 (+10%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 106 mi | $1,074 | +$271 (+34%) |
| Portland, TX | 117.2 mi | $1,410 | +$607 (+76%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 121.1 mi | $1,150 | +$347 (+43%) |
Studio rent in Edinburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Edinburg?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Edinburg, Texas is $803 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,014.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Edinburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,120 ($2,677/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is Edinburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Edinburg's studio median of $803 is +38% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Edinburg rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Edinburg ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Edinburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Alton ($750), San Juan ($780), Weslaco ($790).