1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Katy, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Katy, Texas as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,935 and +22% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Katy
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 Katy
Compare Katy'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Katy.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Katy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 4.5 mi | $1,383 | $-320 (-19%) |
| Richmond, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,705 | +$2 (0%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,137 | $-566 (-33%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 12.8 mi | $1,780 | +$77 (+5%) |
| Cypress, TX | 13 mi | $1,675 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 16.2 mi | $920 | $-783 (-46%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 16.5 mi | $1,793 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Hockley, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,410 | $-293 (-17%) |
| Stafford, TX | 19 mi | $1,370 | $-333 (-20%) |
| Rosenberg, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,290 | $-413 (-24%) |
| Tomball, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,515 | $-188 (-11%) |
| Waller, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,080 | $-623 (-37%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Katy — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Katy?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Katy, Texas is $1,703 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,935.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Katy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,120 ($5,677/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Katy expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Katy's 1-bedroom median of $1,703 is +22% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Katy rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Katy ranks #226 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Katy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Cinco Ranch ($1,383), Pecan Grove ($1,137), Cypress ($1,675).