Studio Apartment Rent in Palestine, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Palestine, Texas as of July 2026. That's +58% lower than the citywide median of $1,546 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Palestine
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 Palestine
Compare Palestine'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 (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Palestine.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Palestine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, TX | 29.8 mi | $800 | +$154 (+24%) |
| Flint, TX | 34.9 mi | $1,050 | +$404 (+63%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 42.5 mi | $1,200 | +$554 (+86%) |
| Tyler, TX | 44.7 mi | $1,030 | +$384 (+59%) |
| Corsicana, TX | 65.8 mi | $700 | +$54 (+8%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 67.8 mi | $930 | +$284 (+44%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 69 mi | $865 | +$219 (+34%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 69.2 mi | $780 | +$134 (+21%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 72 mi | $770 | +$124 (+19%) |
| Ennis, TX | 76.7 mi | $1,230 | +$584 (+90%) |
| Longview, TX | 80.6 mi | $940 | +$294 (+46%) |
| Crandall, TX | 81.1 mi | $1,320 | +$674 (+104%) |
Studio rent in Palestine — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Palestine?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Palestine, Texas is $646 per month. This is +58% below the citywide median of $1,546.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Palestine?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $25,840 ($2,153/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Palestine expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Palestine's studio median of $646 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Palestine rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Palestine ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Palestine?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Palestine.