1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Odessa, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Odessa, Texas as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,537 and +1% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Odessa
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 Odessa
Compare Odessa'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Odessa.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Odessa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,564 | +$154 (+11%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 97.5 mi | $870 | $-540 (-38%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 109.5 mi | $1,100 | $-310 (-22%) |
| Lubbock, TX | 118.7 mi | $998 | $-412 (-29%) |
| San Angelo, TX | 137.6 mi | $1,067 | $-343 (-24%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 148.2 mi | $980 | $-430 (-30%) |
| Roswell, NM | 187 mi | $800 | $-610 (-43%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Odessa — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Odessa?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Odessa, Texas is $1,410 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,537.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Odessa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,400 ($4,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Odessa expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Odessa's 1-bedroom median of $1,410 is +1% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Odessa rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Odessa ranks #166 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Odessa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hobbs ($870), Wolfforth ($1,100), Lubbock ($998).