3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elgin, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elgin, Texas as of July 2026. That's +24% higher than the citywide median of $1,792 and +5% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Clute | $942 |
| 3 | Salado | $950 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Kemp | $1,242 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Prosper | $3,350 |
| 7 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Grapevine | $3,040 |
| 15 | Royse City | $2,980 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Elgin.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Elgin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor, TX | 11.2 mi | $1,969 | $-261 (-12%) |
| Bastrop, TX | 15 mi | $2,230 | — |
| Taylor, TX | 16.7 mi | $2,230 | — |
| Pflugerville, TX | 17.6 mi | $2,640 | +$410 (+18%) |
| Hutto, TX | 19.9 mi | $2,113 | $-117 (-5%) |
| Del Valle, TX | 21.1 mi | $2,310 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 25.1 mi | $2,633 | +$403 (+18%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 33.9 mi | $2,630 | +$400 (+18%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 34.6 mi | $1,965 | $-265 (-12%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 37 mi | $2,550 | +$320 (+14%) |
| Buda, TX | 37.5 mi | $2,500 | +$270 (+12%) |
| Lockhart, TX | 38.9 mi | $2,230 | — |
3-Bedroom rent in Elgin — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Elgin?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Elgin, Texas is $2,230 per month. This is +24% higher than the citywide median of $1,792.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Elgin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,200 ($7,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elgin expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elgin's 3-bedroom median of $2,230 is +5% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elgin rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Elgin ranks #179 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Elgin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Manor ($1,969), Hutto ($2,113), Georgetown ($1,965).