Studio Apartment Rent in San Juan, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in San Juan, Texas as of August 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,267 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in San Juan
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 San Juan
Compare San Juan'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than San Juan.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs San Juan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr, TX | 2.7 mi | $820 | +$40 (+5%) |
| McAllen, TX | 6.9 mi | $923 | +$143 (+18%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 11.4 mi | $790 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Alton, TX | 13.4 mi | $750 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 15.7 mi | $803 | +$23 (+3%) |
| Mission, TX | 15.8 mi | $810 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 31 mi | $705 | $-75 (-10%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 51.4 mi | $707 | $-73 (-9%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 90.3 mi | $880 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 118.8 mi | $1,074 | +$294 (+38%) |
| Portland, TX | 130.3 mi | $1,410 | +$630 (+81%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 133.4 mi | $1,150 | +$370 (+47%) |
Studio rent in San Juan — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in San Juan?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in San Juan, Texas is $780 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,267.
What income do you need to afford a studio in San Juan?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Juan expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
San Juan's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Juan rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, San Juan ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near San Juan?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Alton ($750), Harlingen ($705), Brownsville ($707).