1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Saginaw, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Saginaw, Texas as of October 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,857 and +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Saginaw
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 Saginaw
Compare Saginaw's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $673 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Paris | $760 |
| 6 | Robinson | $762 |
| 7 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 8 | Wharton | $780 |
| 9 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 10 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 11 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 12 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 13 | Harlingen | $800 |
| 14 | Livingston | $800 |
| 15 | Edinburg | $807 |
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 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 8 | Forney | $2,070 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Saginaw.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Saginaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga, TX | 6.5 mi | $1,890 | — |
| Fort Worth, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,455 | $-435 (-23%) |
| Haslet, TX | 7.5 mi | $2,030 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,240 | $-650 (-34%) |
| Lake Worth, TX | 8.7 mi | $739 | $-1,151 (-61%) |
| Keller, TX | 8.8 mi | $2,060 | +$170 (+9%) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 9 mi | $1,220 | $-670 (-35%) |
| Richland Hills, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,089 | $-801 (-42%) |
| Westworth Village, TX | 9.9 mi | $1,392 | $-498 (-26%) |
| White Settlement, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,127 | $-763 (-40%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 12 mi | $1,258 | $-632 (-33%) |
| Hurst, TX | 12.3 mi | $1,400 | $-490 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Saginaw — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Saginaw?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Saginaw, Texas is $1,890 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,857.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Saginaw?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,600 ($6,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saginaw expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Saginaw's 1-bedroom median of $1,890 is +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saginaw rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Saginaw ranks #231 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Saginaw?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Fort Worth ($1,455), Haltom City ($1,240), Lake Worth ($739).