1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lockhart, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lockhart, Texas as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,699 and +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lockhart
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 Lockhart
Compare Lockhart'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 Lockhart.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lockhart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,480 | — |
| Kyle, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,650 | +$170 (+11%) |
| Buda, TX | 18.1 mi | $1,660 | +$180 (+12%) |
| Del Valle, TX | 19.7 mi | $1,530 | +$50 (+3%) |
| San Marcos, TX | 20 mi | $1,300 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Austin, TX | 27.7 mi | $1,450 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Seguin, TX | 28.9 mi | $1,110 | $-370 (-25%) |
| Bastrop, TX | 29.7 mi | $1,480 | — |
| New Braunfels, TX | 33 mi | $1,370 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Manor, TX | 34 mi | $1,310 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Wimberley, TX | 34.1 mi | $1,380 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Elgin, TX | 38.9 mi | $1,480 | — |
1-Bedroom rent in Lockhart — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lockhart?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lockhart, Texas is $1,480 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,699.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lockhart?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lockhart expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lockhart's 1-bedroom median of $1,480 is +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lockhart rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Lockhart ranks #185 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lockhart?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include San Marcos ($1,300), Austin ($1,450), Seguin ($1,110).