Studio Apartment Rent in Watauga, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Watauga, Texas as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,031 and +37% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Watauga
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 Watauga
Compare Watauga'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Watauga.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Watauga |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Richland Hills, TX | 2.5 mi | $1,131 | $-639 (-36%) |
| Keller, TX | 4.3 mi | $1,399 | $-371 (-21%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 4.6 mi | $1,170 | $-600 (-34%) |
| Hurst, TX | 6.1 mi | $1,310 | $-460 (-26%) |
| Saginaw, TX | 6.5 mi | $1,770 | — |
| Bedford, TX | 8.1 mi | $1,035 | $-735 (-42%) |
| Fort Worth, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,366 | $-404 (-23%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 9.9 mi | $1,208 | $-562 (-32%) |
| Euless, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,152 | $-618 (-35%) |
| Haslet, TX | 11.7 mi | $1,910 | +$140 (+8%) |
| Grapevine, TX | 13.1 mi | $1,850 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Westworth Village, TX | 13.9 mi | $1,286 | $-484 (-27%) |
Studio rent in Watauga — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Watauga?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Watauga, Texas is $1,770 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,031.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Watauga?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,800 ($5,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Watauga expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Watauga's studio median of $1,770 is +37% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Watauga rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Watauga ranks #223 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Watauga?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include North Richland Hills ($1,131), Keller ($1,399), Haltom City ($1,170).