Studio Apartment Rent in San Leon, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in San Leon, Texas as of July 2026. That's +56% lower than the citywide median of $1,775 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in San Leon
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 Leon
Compare San Leon's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon (this page) | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $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 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than San Leon.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs San Leon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacliff, TX | 4.7 mi | $1,090 | +$312 (+40%) |
| Texas City, TX | 6.8 mi | $1,090 | +$312 (+40%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,240 | +$462 (+59%) |
| Kemah, TX | 8 mi | $1,440 | +$662 (+85%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 8.6 mi | $1,059 | +$281 (+36%) |
| La Marque, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,020 | +$242 (+31%) |
| League City, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,510 | +$732 (+94%) |
| Webster, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,277 | +$499 (+64%) |
| Galveston, TX | 15.2 mi | $1,190 | +$412 (+53%) |
| La Porte, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,250 | +$472 (+61%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 18.8 mi | $1,550 | +$772 (+99%) |
| Baytown, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,137 | +$359 (+46%) |
Studio rent in San Leon — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in San Leon?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in San Leon, Texas is $778 per month. This is +56% below the citywide median of $1,775.
What income do you need to afford a studio in San Leon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,120 ($2,593/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Leon expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
San Leon's studio median of $778 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Leon rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, San Leon ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near San Leon?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than San Leon.