Studio Apartment Rent in Harker Heights, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Harker Heights, Texas as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,612 and +30% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Harker Heights
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 Harker Heights
Compare Harker Heights'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 | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Harker Heights.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Harker Heights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolanville, TX | 3.3 mi | $910 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Killeen, TX | 6.4 mi | $920 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Belton, TX | 10 mi | $960 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,590 | +$690 (+77%) |
| Temple, TX | 20.9 mi | $967 | +$67 (+7%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 25.2 mi | $860 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 25.4 mi | $1,226 | +$326 (+36%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 26.4 mi | $810 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 32.2 mi | $1,370 | +$470 (+52%) |
| Hutto, TX | 34.5 mi | $1,314 | +$414 (+46%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 36.2 mi | $1,640 | +$740 (+82%) |
| Taylor, TX | 37 mi | $1,370 | +$470 (+52%) |
Studio rent in Harker Heights — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Harker Heights?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Harker Heights, Texas is $900 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,612.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Harker Heights?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,000 ($3,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Harker Heights expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Harker Heights's studio median of $900 is +30% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Harker Heights rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Harker Heights ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Harker Heights?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Copperas Cove ($860), Gatesville ($810).