Studio Apartment Rent in Lockhart, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lockhart, Texas as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,712 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lockhart
Compare Lockhart's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $542 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Lacy-Lakeview | $790 |
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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 8 | Forney | $1,970 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lockhart.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lockhart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Kyle, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,550 | +$180 (+13%) |
| Buda, TX | 18.1 mi | $1,160 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Del Valle, TX | 19.7 mi | $1,440 | +$70 (+5%) |
| San Marcos, TX | 20 mi | $1,220 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Seguin, TX | 28.9 mi | $1,000 | $-370 (-27%) |
| Bastrop, TX | 29.7 mi | $1,370 | — |
| New Braunfels, TX | 33 mi | $1,240 | $-130 (-9%) |
| Manor, TX | 34 mi | $1,209 | $-161 (-12%) |
| Wimberley, TX | 34.1 mi | $1,290 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Elgin, TX | 38.9 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Pflugerville, TX | 39.6 mi | $1,198 | $-172 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Lockhart — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lockhart?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lockhart, Texas is $1,370 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,712.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lockhart?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lockhart expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lockhart's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lockhart rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 233 cities in Texas with studio data, Lockhart ranks #164 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lockhart?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Buda ($1,160), San Marcos ($1,220), Seguin ($1,000).