1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Killeen, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Killeen, Texas as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,254 and +33% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Killeen
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 Killeen
Compare Killeen'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 Killeen.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Killeen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX | 6.4 mi | $900 | $-28 (-3%) |
| Nolanville, TX | 9 mi | $920 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Belton, TX | 16.2 mi | $970 | +$42 (+5%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 19 mi | $870 | $-58 (-6%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 19.8 mi | $1,690 | +$762 (+82%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 23.8 mi | $810 | $-118 (-13%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,304 | +$376 (+41%) |
| Temple, TX | 26.9 mi | $970 | +$42 (+5%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 30 mi | $1,480 | +$552 (+59%) |
| Burnet, TX | 36.4 mi | $692 | $-236 (-25%) |
| Leander, TX | 37.2 mi | $1,910 | +$982 (+106%) |
| Hutto, TX | 37.7 mi | $1,399 | +$471 (+51%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Killeen — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Killeen?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Killeen, Texas is $928 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,254.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Killeen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,120 ($3,093/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Killeen expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Killeen's 1-bedroom median of $928 is +33% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Killeen rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Killeen ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Killeen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Harker Heights ($900), Nolanville ($920), Copperas Cove ($870).