Studio Apartment Rent in Pasadena, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pasadena, Texas as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,372 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Pasadena
Compare Pasadena'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 Pasadena.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pasadena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park, TX | 3.8 mi | $1,250 | +$127 (+11%) |
| La Porte, TX | 8 mi | $1,250 | +$127 (+11%) |
| Channelview, TX | 8.4 mi | $950 | $-173 (-15%) |
| Webster, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,277 | +$154 (+14%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,550 | +$427 (+38%) |
| Pearland, TX | 13.1 mi | $1,125 | +$2 (0%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,059 | $-64 (-6%) |
| League City, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,510 | +$387 (+34%) |
| Kemah, TX | 14 mi | $1,440 | +$317 (+28%) |
| Houston, TX | 14.8 mi | $1,264 | +$141 (+13%) |
| Baytown, TX | 17.3 mi | $1,137 | +$14 (+1%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 17.4 mi | $1,090 | $-33 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Pasadena — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pasadena?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pasadena, Texas is $1,123 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,372.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pasadena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,920 ($3,743/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pasadena expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pasadena's studio median of $1,123 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pasadena rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Pasadena ranks #91 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pasadena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Channelview ($950), Seabrook ($1,059), Bacliff ($1,090).