1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Port Arthur, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Port Arthur, Texas as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,328 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Port Arthur
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 Port Arthur
Compare Port Arthur'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Port Arthur.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Port Arthur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland, TX | 8.3 mi | $1,080 | +$200 (+23%) |
| Orange, TX | 11.4 mi | $903 | +$23 (+3%) |
| Beaumont, TX | 20 mi | $940 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Lumberton, TX | 28.1 mi | $880 | — |
| Sulphur, LA | 42.6 mi | $800 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Westlake, LA | 47 mi | $870 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Lake Charles, LA | 48.9 mi | $915 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Deridder, LA | 73.1 mi | $740 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Baytown, TX | 73.5 mi | $1,187 | +$307 (+35%) |
| Crosby, TX | 80.4 mi | $1,090 | +$210 (+24%) |
| Galveston, TX | 80.7 mi | $1,240 | +$360 (+41%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 81.7 mi | $1,140 | +$260 (+30%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Port Arthur — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Port Arthur?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Port Arthur, Texas is $880 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,328.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Port Arthur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Arthur expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Port Arthur's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Port Arthur rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Port Arthur ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Port Arthur?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Sulphur ($800), Westlake ($870), Deridder ($740).