Studio Apartment Rent in Live Oak, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Live Oak, Texas as of July 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,191 and +10% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 Live Oak.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Live Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, TX | 55.9 mi | $1,410 | +$255 (+22%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 59.1 mi | $880 | $-275 (-24%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 61.2 mi | $1,074 | $-81 (-7%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 68.4 mi | $1,150 | $-5 (0%) |
| Rockport, TX | 72.4 mi | $1,080 | $-75 (-6%) |
| Saint Hedwig, TX | 81 mi | $1,240 | +$85 (+7%) |
| Converse, TX | 85.2 mi | $1,350 | +$195 (+17%) |
| Victoria, TX | 86.5 mi | $1,110 | $-45 (-4%) |
| San Antonio, TX | 88.1 mi | $1,147 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Seguin, TX | 88.7 mi | $1,000 | $-155 (-13%) |
| Universal City, TX | 89 mi | $1,090 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Schertz, TX | 89 mi | $1,430 | +$275 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Live Oak — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Live Oak?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Live Oak, Texas is $1,155 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,191.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Live Oak?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,200 ($3,850/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Live Oak expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Live Oak's studio median of $1,155 is +10% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Live Oak rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Live Oak ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Live Oak?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kingsville ($880), Corpus Christi ($1,074), Ingleside ($1,150).