1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elgin, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elgin, Texas as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,792 and +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Elgin
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 Elgin
Compare Elgin'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Elgin.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elgin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor, TX | 11.2 mi | $1,310 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Bastrop, TX | 15 mi | $1,480 | — |
| Taylor, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,480 | — |
| Pflugerville, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,750 | +$270 (+18%) |
| Hutto, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,399 | $-81 (-5%) |
| Del Valle, TX | 21.1 mi | $1,530 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 25.1 mi | $1,750 | +$270 (+18%) |
| Austin, TX | 26.8 mi | $1,450 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 33.9 mi | $1,740 | +$260 (+18%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 34.6 mi | $1,304 | $-176 (-12%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 37 mi | $1,690 | +$210 (+14%) |
| Buda, TX | 37.5 mi | $1,660 | +$180 (+12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Elgin — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elgin?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elgin, Texas is $1,480 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,792.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Elgin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elgin expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elgin's 1-bedroom median of $1,480 is +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elgin rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Elgin ranks #183 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elgin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Manor ($1,310), Hutto ($1,399), Austin ($1,450).