Studio Apartment Rent in Killeen, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Killeen, Texas as of October 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,259 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Killeen
Compare Killeen's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $542 |
| 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 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Lacy-Lakeview | $790 |
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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 8 | Forney | $1,970 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Killeen.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Killeen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX | 6.4 mi | $900 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Nolanville, TX | 9 mi | $910 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Belton, TX | 16.2 mi | $960 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 19 mi | $860 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 19.8 mi | $1,590 | +$670 (+73%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,191 | +$271 (+29%) |
| Temple, TX | 26.9 mi | $967 | +$47 (+5%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 30 mi | $1,370 | +$450 (+49%) |
| Leander, TX | 37.2 mi | $1,800 | +$880 (+96%) |
| Hutto, TX | 37.7 mi | $1,285 | +$365 (+40%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 37.9 mi | $1,640 | +$720 (+78%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 39.7 mi | $1,640 | +$720 (+78%) |
Studio rent in Killeen — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Killeen?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Killeen, Texas is $920 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,259.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Killeen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,800 ($3,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Killeen expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Killeen's studio median of $920 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Killeen rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 233 cities in Texas with studio data, Killeen ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Killeen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Harker Heights ($900), Nolanville ($910), Copperas Cove ($860).