Studio Apartment Rent in Katy, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Katy, Texas as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,935 and +27% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Katy
Compare Katy'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Katy.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Katy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,630 | $-3 (0%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 12.8 mi | $1,710 | +$77 (+5%) |
| Cypress, TX | 13 mi | $1,605 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 16.5 mi | $1,720 | +$87 (+5%) |
| Hockley, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,350 | $-283 (-17%) |
| Stafford, TX | 19 mi | $1,310 | $-323 (-20%) |
| Rosenberg, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,230 | $-403 (-25%) |
| Tomball, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,450 | $-183 (-11%) |
| Waller, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,040 | $-593 (-36%) |
| Bellaire, TX | 23.2 mi | $1,840 | +$207 (+13%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 24.2 mi | $1,705 | +$72 (+4%) |
| Magnolia, TX | 25.1 mi | $1,220 | $-413 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Katy — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Katy?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Katy, Texas is $1,633 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,935.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Katy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,320 ($5,443/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Katy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Katy's studio median of $1,633 is +27% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Katy rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Katy ranks #210 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Katy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Richmond ($1,630), Cypress ($1,605), Hockley ($1,350).