1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tyler, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tyler, Texas as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,372 and +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Tyler
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 Tyler
Compare Tyler's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
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 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Tyler.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Tyler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse, TX | 7 mi | $1,310 | +$197 (+18%) |
| Flint, TX | 11 mi | $1,150 | +$37 (+3%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 28.7 mi | $940 | $-173 (-16%) |
| Longview, TX | 40.2 mi | $958 | $-155 (-14%) |
| Palestine, TX | 44.7 mi | $876 | $-237 (-21%) |
| Athens, TX | 45.6 mi | $810 | $-303 (-27%) |
| Mabank, TX | 56.9 mi | $840 | $-273 (-25%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 60.2 mi | $840 | $-273 (-25%) |
| Marshall, TX | 65.1 mi | $756 | $-357 (-32%) |
| Kemp, TX | 66.3 mi | $754 | $-359 (-32%) |
| Terrell, TX | 77.2 mi | $1,320 | +$207 (+19%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 77.6 mi | $910 | $-203 (-18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Tyler — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tyler?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Tyler, Texas is $1,113 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,372.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Tyler?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,520 ($3,710/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tyler expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tyler's 1-bedroom median of $1,113 is +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tyler rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Tyler ranks #82 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Tyler?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kilgore ($940), Longview ($958), Palestine ($876).