Studio Apartment Rent in Fresno, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fresno, Texas as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,150 and +42% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fresno
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 Fresno
Compare Fresno's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $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 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno (this page) | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fresno.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fresno |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City, TX | 3.6 mi | $1,705 | $-125 (-7%) |
| Manvel, TX | 8.6 mi | $1,000 | $-830 (-45%) |
| Stafford, TX | 8.8 mi | $1,310 | $-520 (-28%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 10.8 mi | $910 | $-920 (-50%) |
| Pearland, TX | 11.1 mi | $1,125 | $-705 (-39%) |
| Bellaire, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,840 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 11.9 mi | $1,720 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Houston, TX | 17 mi | $1,264 | $-566 (-31%) |
| Alvin, TX | 19.4 mi | $880 | $-950 (-52%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 19.6 mi | $1,550 | $-280 (-15%) |
| Rosenberg, TX | 20.5 mi | $1,230 | $-600 (-33%) |
| Richmond, TX | 20.8 mi | $1,630 | $-200 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Fresno — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fresno?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fresno, Texas is $1,830 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,150.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fresno?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fresno expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fresno's studio median of $1,830 is +42% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fresno rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Fresno ranks #227 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fresno?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Missouri City ($1,705), Manvel ($1,000), Stafford ($1,310).