1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lago Vista, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lago Vista, Texas as of August 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,122 and +14% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lago Vista
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 Lago Vista
Compare Lago Vista'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 Lago Vista.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lago Vista |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeway, TX | 5.1 mi | $2,110 | +$520 (+33%) |
| Leander, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,910 | +$320 (+20%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 9.8 mi | $1,480 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 10.8 mi | $1,740 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,480 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 18.7 mi | $1,480 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,580 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Austin, TX | 20.2 mi | $1,450 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 21.3 mi | $1,750 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 24.1 mi | $1,315 | $-275 (-17%) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 26 mi | $1,750 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Buda, TX | 27.2 mi | $1,660 | +$70 (+4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lago Vista — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lago Vista?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lago Vista, Texas is $1,590 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,122.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lago Vista?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lago Vista expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lago Vista's 1-bedroom median of $1,590 is +14% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lago Vista rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Lago Vista ranks #206 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lago Vista?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Spicewood ($1,480), Liberty Hill ($1,480), Marble Falls ($1,480).