1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lufkin, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lufkin, Texas as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,313 and +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lufkin
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 Lufkin
Compare Lufkin'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lufkin.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lufkin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches, TX | 28.7 mi | $840 | $-70 (-8%) |
| Livingston, TX | 42 mi | $800 | $-110 (-12%) |
| Palestine, TX | 69 mi | $876 | $-34 (-4%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 69.5 mi | $990 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 70.6 mi | $1,310 | +$400 (+44%) |
| Cleveland, TX | 71.4 mi | $1,010 | +$100 (+11%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 74 mi | $940 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Willis, TX | 77.5 mi | $1,195 | +$285 (+31%) |
| Tyler, TX | 77.6 mi | $1,113 | +$203 (+22%) |
| Flint, TX | 77.7 mi | $1,150 | +$240 (+26%) |
| Splendora, TX | 80.7 mi | $963 | +$53 (+6%) |
| Longview, TX | 82.2 mi | $958 | +$48 (+5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lufkin — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lufkin?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lufkin, Texas is $910 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,313.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lufkin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lufkin expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lufkin's 1-bedroom median of $910 is +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lufkin rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Lufkin ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lufkin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Nacogdoches ($840), Livingston ($800), Palestine ($876).