Studio Apartment Rent in Laredo, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Laredo, Texas as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,331 and +15% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Laredo
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 Laredo
Compare Laredo'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 Laredo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Laredo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass, TX | 92.1 mi | $730 | $-365 (-33%) |
| Live Oak, TX | 102.6 mi | $1,155 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 112.3 mi | $880 | $-215 (-20%) |
| Alton, TX | 125.9 mi | $750 | $-345 (-32%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 126.3 mi | $803 | $-292 (-27%) |
| Mission, TX | 126.3 mi | $810 | $-285 (-26%) |
| McAllen, TX | 132.7 mi | $923 | $-172 (-16%) |
| Pharr, TX | 138.5 mi | $820 | $-275 (-25%) |
| San Juan, TX | 139.2 mi | $780 | $-315 (-29%) |
| San Antonio, TX | 139.2 mi | $1,147 | +$52 (+5%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 142.7 mi | $1,074 | $-21 (-2%) |
| Portland, TX | 144.8 mi | $1,410 | +$315 (+29%) |
Studio rent in Laredo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Laredo?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Laredo, Texas is $1,095 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,331.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Laredo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,800 ($3,650/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laredo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Laredo's studio median of $1,095 is +15% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laredo rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Laredo ranks #86 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Laredo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Eagle Pass ($730), Kingsville ($880), Alton ($750).