3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Porte, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Porte, Texas as of October 2026. That's +27% higher than the citywide median of $1,640 and +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Salado | $950 |
| 3 | Clute | $978 |
| 4 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 5 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 6 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 8 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 9 | Paris | $1,250 |
| 10 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 11 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
| 12 | Edinburg | $1,307 |
| 13 | Bonham | $1,310 |
| 14 | Mission | $1,310 |
| 15 | Athens | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 7 | Keller | $3,180 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 12 | Forney | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Royse City | $2,980 |
| 15 | Celina | $2,930 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than La Porte.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs La Porte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park, TX | 4.5 mi | $2,080 | — |
| Channelview, TX | 7.9 mi | $1,590 | $-490 (-24%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 8 mi | $1,870 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Baytown, TX | 10 mi | $1,890 | $-190 (-9%) |
| Kemah, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,742 | $-338 (-16%) |
| Webster, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,565 | $-515 (-25%) |
| League City, TX | 12.9 mi | $2,510 | +$430 (+21%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 15.2 mi | $2,570 | +$490 (+24%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 16.4 mi | $2,070 | $-10 (0%) |
| Crosby, TX | 16.9 mi | $1,730 | $-350 (-17%) |
| Pearland, TX | 20.1 mi | $1,980 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Texas City, TX | 21.3 mi | $1,815 | $-265 (-13%) |
3-Bedroom rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in La Porte?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in La Porte, Texas is $2,080 per month. This is +27% higher than the citywide median of $1,640.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in La Porte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,200 ($6,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Porte's 3-bedroom median of $2,080 is +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, La Porte ranks #154 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near La Porte?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Channelview ($1,590), Pasadena ($1,870), Baytown ($1,890).