1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Live Oak, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Live Oak, Texas as of July 2026. That's +12% higher than the citywide median of $1,191 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Live Oak
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 Live Oak
Compare Live Oak's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 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 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Live Oak.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Live Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, TX | 55.9 mi | $1,510 | +$182 (+14%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 59.1 mi | $890 | $-438 (-33%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 61.2 mi | $1,153 | $-175 (-13%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 68.4 mi | $1,230 | $-98 (-7%) |
| Rockport, TX | 72.4 mi | $1,080 | $-248 (-19%) |
| Saint Hedwig, TX | 81 mi | $1,370 | +$42 (+3%) |
| Converse, TX | 85.2 mi | $1,490 | +$162 (+12%) |
| Victoria, TX | 86.5 mi | $1,115 | $-213 (-16%) |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 87.6 mi | $1,133 | $-195 (-15%) |
| San Antonio, TX | 88.1 mi | $1,266 | $-62 (-5%) |
| Windcrest, TX | 88.2 mi | $1,097 | $-231 (-17%) |
| Seguin, TX | 88.7 mi | $1,110 | $-218 (-16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Live Oak — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Live Oak?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Live Oak, Texas is $1,328 per month. This is +12% higher than the citywide median of $1,191.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Live Oak?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,120 ($4,427/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Live Oak expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Live Oak's 1-bedroom median of $1,328 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Live Oak rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Live Oak ranks #144 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Live Oak?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kingsville ($890), Corpus Christi ($1,153), Ingleside ($1,230).