1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waller, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waller, Texas as of October 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,531 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 | $673 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Paris | $760 |
| 6 | Robinson | $762 |
| 7 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 8 | Wharton | $780 |
| 9 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 10 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 11 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 12 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 13 | Harlingen | $800 |
| 14 | Livingston | $800 |
| 15 | Edinburg | $807 |
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 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 8 | Forney | $2,070 |
| 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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 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%) |
| 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 | $1,352 | +$272 (+25%) |
| Richmond, TX | 31.6 mi | $1,705 | +$625 (+58%) |
| Spring, TX | 31.8 mi | $1,713 | +$633 (+59%) |
| Shenandoah, TX | 33.6 mi | $1,336 | +$256 (+24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waller — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waller?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waller, Texas is $1,080 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,531.
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 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Waller ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waller?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Waller.