Studio Apartment Rent in Longview, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Longview, Texas as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,176 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Longview
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 Longview
Compare Longview'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 Longview.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Longview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore, TX | 12.8 mi | $930 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 39.1 mi | $1,200 | +$260 (+28%) |
| Tyler, TX | 40.2 mi | $1,030 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Flint, TX | 51 mi | $1,050 | +$110 (+12%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 54.9 mi | $780 | $-160 (-17%) |
| Shreveport, LA | 66.6 mi | $785 | $-155 (-16%) |
| Texarkana, TX | 76.3 mi | $900 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Bossier City, LA | 76.3 mi | $843 | $-97 (-10%) |
| Palestine, TX | 80.6 mi | $646 | $-294 (-31%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 82.2 mi | $865 | $-75 (-8%) |
| Athens, TX | 85.8 mi | $800 | $-140 (-15%) |
| Texarkana, AR | 87.5 mi | $820 | $-120 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Longview — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Longview?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Longview, Texas is $940 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,176.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Longview?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Longview expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Longview's studio median of $940 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Longview rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Longview ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Longview?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kilgore ($930), Nacogdoches ($780), Shreveport ($785).