1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elgin, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elgin, Texas as of October 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,791 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 | $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 Elgin.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elgin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor, TX | 11.2 mi | $1,293 | $-187 (-13%) |
| Bastrop, TX | 15 mi | $1,480 | — |
| Taylor, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,480 | — |
| Pflugerville, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,270 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Hutto, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,368 | $-112 (-8%) |
| 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 | $1,267 | $-213 (-14%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 37 mi | $1,690 | +$210 (+14%) |
| Buda, TX | 37.5 mi | $1,235 | $-245 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Elgin — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elgin?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elgin, Texas is $1,480 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,791.
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 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Elgin ranks #177 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elgin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Manor ($1,293), Pflugerville ($1,270), Hutto ($1,368).