1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waller, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waller, Texas as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,329 and +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Waller
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 Waller
Compare Waller's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 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 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Waller.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Waller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley, TX | 7.1 mi | $1,410 | +$330 (+31%) |
| Magnolia, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,270 | +$190 (+18%) |
| Cypress, TX | 17.4 mi | $1,675 | +$595 (+55%) |
| Tomball, TX | 20.6 mi | $1,515 | +$435 (+40%) |
| Navasota, TX | 21.3 mi | $800 | $-280 (-26%) |
| Katy, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,703 | +$623 (+58%) |
| Montgomery, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,535 | +$455 (+42%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,383 | +$303 (+28%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 28.2 mi | $1,780 | +$700 (+65%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 28.3 mi | $947 | $-133 (-12%) |
| Richmond, TX | 31.6 mi | $1,705 | +$625 (+58%) |
| Spring, TX | 31.8 mi | $1,713 | +$633 (+59%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waller — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waller?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waller, Texas is $1,080 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,329.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Waller?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waller expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waller's 1-bedroom median of $1,080 is +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waller rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Waller ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waller?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Navasota ($800), Jersey Village ($947).