Studio Apartment Rent in Kilgore, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kilgore, Texas as of June 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,164 and +28% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Kilgore
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 Kilgore
Compare Kilgore's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $520 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $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 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 11 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 12 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kilgore.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kilgore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX | 12.8 mi | $940 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 26.7 mi | $1,200 | +$270 (+29%) |
| Tyler, TX | 28.7 mi | $1,030 | +$100 (+11%) |
| Flint, TX | 39.2 mi | $1,050 | +$120 (+13%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 48.6 mi | $780 | $-150 (-16%) |
| Palestine, TX | 67.8 mi | $646 | $-284 (-31%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 74 mi | $865 | $-65 (-7%) |
| Athens, TX | 74.2 mi | $800 | $-130 (-14%) |
| Shreveport, LA | 76 mi | $785 | $-145 (-16%) |
| Bossier City, LA | 85.5 mi | $843 | $-87 (-9%) |
| Texarkana, TX | 88.8 mi | $900 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Commerce, TX | 94.7 mi | $1,030 | +$100 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Kilgore — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kilgore?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kilgore, Texas is $930 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,164.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kilgore?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,200 ($3,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kilgore expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kilgore's studio median of $930 is +28% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kilgore rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 238 cities in Texas with studio data, Kilgore ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kilgore?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Nacogdoches ($780), Palestine ($646), Lufkin ($865).