Studio Apartment Rent in Killeen, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Killeen, Texas as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,254 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 | $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 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%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 23.8 mi | $810 | $-110 (-12%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,226 | +$306 (+33%) |
| Temple, TX | 26.9 mi | $967 | +$47 (+5%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 30 mi | $1,370 | +$450 (+49%) |
| Burnet, TX | 36.4 mi | $525 | $-395 (-43%) |
| Leander, TX | 37.2 mi | $1,800 | +$880 (+96%) |
| Hutto, TX | 37.7 mi | $1,314 | +$394 (+43%) |
Studio rent in Killeen — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Killeen?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Killeen, Texas is $920 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,254.
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 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Killeen rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Killeen ranks #48 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).