Studio Apartment Rent in New Caney, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in New Caney, Texas as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,771 and +14% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in New Caney
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 New Caney
Compare New Caney'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than New Caney.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs New Caney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter, TX | 8.3 mi | $1,210 | +$100 (+9%) |
| Atascocita, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,570 | +$460 (+41%) |
| Humble, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,255 | +$145 (+13%) |
| Cleveland, TX | 16 mi | $940 | $-170 (-15%) |
| Conroe, TX | 17.3 mi | $1,210 | +$100 (+9%) |
| Crosby, TX | 18.2 mi | $1,040 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Spring, TX | 19.8 mi | $1,641 | +$531 (+48%) |
| Channelview, TX | 26.4 mi | $950 | $-160 (-14%) |
| Willis, TX | 27 mi | $1,140 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Houston, TX | 30.3 mi | $1,264 | +$154 (+14%) |
| Tomball, TX | 31.2 mi | $1,450 | +$340 (+31%) |
| Baytown, TX | 31.7 mi | $1,137 | +$27 (+2%) |
Studio rent in New Caney — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in New Caney?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in New Caney, Texas is $1,110 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,771.
What income do you need to afford a studio in New Caney?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,400 ($3,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Caney expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
New Caney's studio median of $1,110 is +14% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Caney rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, New Caney ranks #89 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near New Caney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cleveland ($940), Crosby ($1,040), Channelview ($950).