1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in San Angelo, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Angelo, Texas as of October 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,311 and +24% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in San Angelo
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 San Angelo
Compare San Angelo'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 San Angelo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs San Angelo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 80.2 mi | $926 | $-141 (-13%) |
| Big Spring, TX | 94.4 mi | $880 | $-187 (-18%) |
| Del Rio, TX | 121.6 mi | $770 | $-297 (-28%) |
| Midland, TX | 124.1 mi | $1,564 | +$497 (+47%) |
| Kerrville, TX | 127.6 mi | $940 | $-127 (-12%) |
| Fredericksburg, TX | 130.6 mi | $1,230 | +$163 (+15%) |
| Odessa, TX | 137.6 mi | $1,410 | +$343 (+32%) |
| Boerne, TX | 158.5 mi | $1,470 | +$403 (+38%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 161.1 mi | $1,480 | +$413 (+39%) |
| Stephenville, TX | 162.4 mi | $810 | $-257 (-24%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 167.5 mi | $870 | $-197 (-18%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 171.2 mi | $1,480 | +$413 (+39%) |
1-Bedroom rent in San Angelo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Angelo?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in San Angelo, Texas is $1,067 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,311.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in San Angelo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,680 ($3,557/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Angelo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
San Angelo's 1-bedroom median of $1,067 is +24% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Angelo rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, San Angelo ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near San Angelo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Abilene ($926), Big Spring ($880), Del Rio ($770).