Studio Apartment Rent in Waller, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waller, Texas as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,463 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waller
Compare Waller'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 | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waller.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley, TX | 7.1 mi | $1,350 | +$310 (+30%) |
| Magnolia, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,220 | +$180 (+17%) |
| Cypress, TX | 17.4 mi | $1,605 | +$565 (+54%) |
| Tomball, TX | 20.6 mi | $1,450 | +$410 (+39%) |
| Navasota, TX | 21.3 mi | $780 | $-260 (-25%) |
| Katy, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,633 | +$593 (+57%) |
| Montgomery, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,470 | +$430 (+41%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 28.2 mi | $1,710 | +$670 (+64%) |
| Richmond, TX | 31.6 mi | $1,630 | +$590 (+57%) |
| Spring, TX | 31.8 mi | $1,641 | +$601 (+58%) |
| Brenham, TX | 34.3 mi | $880 | $-160 (-15%) |
| Conroe, TX | 38.4 mi | $1,210 | +$170 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Waller — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waller?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waller, Texas is $1,040 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,463.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waller?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,600 ($3,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waller expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waller's studio median of $1,040 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waller rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Waller ranks #72 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waller?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Navasota ($780), Brenham ($880).