Studio Apartment Rent in Lufkin, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lufkin, Texas as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,313 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lufkin
Compare Lufkin'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lufkin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lufkin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches, TX | 28.7 mi | $780 | $-85 (-10%) |
| Livingston, TX | 42 mi | $780 | $-85 (-10%) |
| Palestine, TX | 69 mi | $646 | $-219 (-25%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 69.5 mi | $770 | $-95 (-11%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 70.6 mi | $1,200 | +$335 (+39%) |
| Cleveland, TX | 71.4 mi | $940 | +$75 (+9%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 74 mi | $930 | +$65 (+8%) |
| Willis, TX | 77.5 mi | $1,140 | +$275 (+32%) |
| Tyler, TX | 77.6 mi | $1,030 | +$165 (+19%) |
| Flint, TX | 77.7 mi | $1,050 | +$185 (+21%) |
| Longview, TX | 82.2 mi | $940 | +$75 (+9%) |
| Lumberton, TX | 84 mi | $870 | +$5 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Lufkin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lufkin?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lufkin, Texas is $865 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,313.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lufkin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,600 ($2,883/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lufkin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lufkin's studio median of $865 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lufkin rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Lufkin ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lufkin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Nacogdoches ($780), Livingston ($780), Palestine ($646).