1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Porte, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Porte, Texas as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,659 and +6% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in La Porte
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 La Porte
Compare La Porte's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 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 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than La Porte.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs La Porte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park, TX | 4.5 mi | $1,310 | — |
| Channelview, TX | 7.9 mi | $1,000 | $-310 (-24%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 8 mi | $1,173 | $-137 (-10%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 9 mi | $1,402 | +$92 (+7%) |
| Baytown, TX | 10 mi | $1,187 | $-123 (-9%) |
| Kemah, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,510 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Webster, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,270 | $-40 (-3%) |
| League City, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,570 | +$260 (+20%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,140 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 15.2 mi | $1,610 | +$300 (+23%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,300 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Crosby, TX | 16.9 mi | $1,090 | $-220 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in La Porte?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in La Porte, Texas is $1,310 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,659.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in La Porte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,400 ($4,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Porte's 1-bedroom median of $1,310 is +6% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, La Porte ranks #134 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near La Porte?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Channelview ($1,000), Pasadena ($1,173), Baytown ($1,187).