Studio Apartment Rent in Saginaw, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Saginaw, Texas as of August 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,953 and +37% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Saginaw
Compare Saginaw's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Saginaw.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Saginaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga, TX | 6.5 mi | $1,770 | — |
| Fort Worth, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,366 | $-404 (-23%) |
| Haslet, TX | 7.5 mi | $1,910 | +$140 (+8%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,170 | $-600 (-34%) |
| Keller, TX | 8.8 mi | $1,930 | +$160 (+9%) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 9 mi | $1,135 | $-635 (-36%) |
| Westworth Village, TX | 9.9 mi | $1,267 | $-503 (-28%) |
| White Settlement, TX | 11.5 mi | $983 | $-787 (-44%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 12 mi | $1,186 | $-584 (-33%) |
| Hurst, TX | 12.3 mi | $1,310 | $-460 (-26%) |
| Bedford, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,016 | $-754 (-43%) |
| Azle, TX | 14.9 mi | $1,180 | $-590 (-33%) |
Studio rent in Saginaw — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Saginaw?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Saginaw, Texas is $1,770 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,953.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Saginaw?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,800 ($5,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saginaw expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Saginaw's studio median of $1,770 is +37% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saginaw rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Saginaw ranks #221 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Saginaw?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fort Worth ($1,366), Haltom City ($1,170), North Richland Hills ($1,135).