1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Jackson, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Jackson, Texas as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,466 and +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lake Jackson
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 Lake Jackson
Compare Lake Jackson'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 Lake Jackson.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lake Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clute, TX | 5.7 mi | $666 | $-524 (-44%) |
| Angleton, TX | 8.6 mi | $1,080 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Freeport, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,080 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 22.7 mi | $1,070 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Alvin, TX | 27.7 mi | $1,040 | $-150 (-13%) |
| Manvel, TX | 30.6 mi | $1,190 | — |
| Fresno, TX | 33.4 mi | $1,910 | +$720 (+61%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 35.5 mi | $1,780 | +$590 (+50%) |
| Pearland, TX | 36.2 mi | $1,330 | +$140 (+12%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 37.4 mi | $1,610 | +$420 (+35%) |
| Rosenberg, TX | 37.9 mi | $1,290 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Stafford, TX | 40 mi | $1,370 | +$180 (+15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lake Jackson — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Jackson?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lake Jackson, Texas is $1,190 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,466.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lake Jackson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Jackson expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Jackson's 1-bedroom median of $1,190 is +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Jackson rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Lake Jackson ranks #99 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lake Jackson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Clute ($666), Angleton ($1,080), Freeport ($1,080).