Studio Apartment Rent in La Porte, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Porte, Texas as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,658 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 La Porte.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Porte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park, TX | 4.5 mi | $1,250 | — |
| Channelview, TX | 7.9 mi | $950 | $-300 (-24%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 8 mi | $1,123 | $-127 (-10%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 9 mi | $1,059 | $-191 (-15%) |
| Baytown, TX | 10 mi | $1,137 | $-113 (-9%) |
| Kemah, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,440 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Webster, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,277 | +$27 (+2%) |
| League City, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,510 | +$260 (+21%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,090 | $-160 (-13%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 15.2 mi | $1,550 | +$300 (+24%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,240 | $-10 (-1%) |
| San Leon, TX | 16.8 mi | $778 | $-472 (-38%) |
Studio rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Porte?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Porte, Texas is $1,250 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,658.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Porte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Porte's studio median of $1,250 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, La Porte ranks #130 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Porte?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Channelview ($950), Pasadena ($1,123), Seabrook ($1,059).