1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pearland, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pearland, Texas as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,804 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Pearland
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 Pearland
Compare Pearland'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 Pearland.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Pearland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manvel, TX | 5.9 mi | $1,190 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,610 | +$280 (+21%) |
| Fresno, TX | 11.1 mi | $1,910 | +$580 (+44%) |
| Arcola, TX | 11.1 mi | $1,085 | $-245 (-18%) |
| Alvin, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,040 | $-290 (-22%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 13.1 mi | $1,173 | $-157 (-12%) |
| Webster, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,270 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 14.1 mi | $1,780 | +$450 (+34%) |
| Bellaire, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,920 | +$590 (+44%) |
| Houston, TX | 14.8 mi | $1,320 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 15.9 mi | $1,070 | $-260 (-20%) |
| League City, TX | 16.1 mi | $1,570 | +$240 (+18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Pearland — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pearland?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Pearland, Texas is $1,330 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,804.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Pearland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pearland expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pearland's 1-bedroom median of $1,330 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pearland rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Pearland ranks #146 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Pearland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Manvel ($1,190), Arcola ($1,085), Alvin ($1,040).