1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pasadena, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pasadena, Texas as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,372 and +16% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Pasadena
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 Pasadena
Compare Pasadena'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Pasadena.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Pasadena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park, TX | 3.8 mi | $1,310 | +$137 (+12%) |
| La Porte, TX | 8 mi | $1,310 | +$137 (+12%) |
| Channelview, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,000 | $-173 (-15%) |
| Webster, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,270 | +$97 (+8%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,610 | +$437 (+37%) |
| Pearland, TX | 13.1 mi | $1,330 | +$157 (+13%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,402 | +$229 (+20%) |
| League City, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,570 | +$397 (+34%) |
| Kemah, TX | 14 mi | $1,510 | +$337 (+29%) |
| Houston, TX | 14.8 mi | $1,320 | +$147 (+13%) |
| Baytown, TX | 17.3 mi | $1,187 | +$14 (+1%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 17.4 mi | $1,140 | $-33 (-3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Pasadena — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pasadena?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Pasadena, Texas is $1,173 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,372.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Pasadena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,920 ($3,910/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pasadena expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pasadena's 1-bedroom median of $1,173 is +16% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pasadena rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Pasadena ranks #97 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Pasadena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Channelview ($1,000), Bacliff ($1,140).