3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Odessa, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Odessa, Texas as of July 2026. That's +42% higher than the citywide median of $1,537 and +2% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Clute | $942 |
| 3 | Salado | $950 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Kemp | $1,242 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Prosper | $3,350 |
| 7 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Grapevine | $3,040 |
| 15 | Royse City | $2,980 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Odessa.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Odessa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 16.8 mi | $2,356 | +$176 (+8%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 97.5 mi | $1,410 | $-770 (-35%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 109.5 mi | $1,810 | $-370 (-17%) |
| Lubbock, TX | 118.7 mi | $1,646 | $-534 (-24%) |
| San Angelo, TX | 137.6 mi | $1,810 | $-370 (-17%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 148.2 mi | $1,430 | $-750 (-34%) |
| Roswell, NM | 187 mi | $1,330 | $-850 (-39%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Odessa — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Odessa?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Odessa, Texas is $2,180 per month. This is +42% higher than the citywide median of $1,537.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Odessa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,200 ($7,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Odessa expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Odessa's 3-bedroom median of $2,180 is +2% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Odessa rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Odessa ranks #175 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Odessa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Hobbs ($1,410), Wolfforth ($1,810), Lubbock ($1,646).