Studio Apartment Rent in Tyler, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tyler, Texas as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,361 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tyler
Compare Tyler'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 Tyler.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tyler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse, TX | 7 mi | $1,200 | +$170 (+17%) |
| Flint, TX | 11 mi | $1,050 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 28.7 mi | $930 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Longview, TX | 40.2 mi | $940 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Palestine, TX | 44.7 mi | $646 | $-384 (-37%) |
| Athens, TX | 45.6 mi | $800 | $-230 (-22%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 60.2 mi | $780 | $-250 (-24%) |
| Terrell, TX | 77.2 mi | $1,260 | +$230 (+22%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 77.6 mi | $865 | $-165 (-16%) |
| Commerce, TX | 79.9 mi | $1,030 | — |
| Greenville, TX | 80.1 mi | $1,285 | +$255 (+25%) |
| Crandall, TX | 83.1 mi | $1,320 | +$290 (+28%) |
Studio rent in Tyler — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tyler?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tyler, Texas is $1,030 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,361.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tyler?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tyler expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tyler's studio median of $1,030 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tyler rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Tyler ranks #71 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tyler?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kilgore ($930), Longview ($940), Palestine ($646).