1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wharton, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wharton, Texas as of October 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,258 and +44% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wharton
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 Wharton
Compare Wharton'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 (this page) | $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 Wharton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wharton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,290 | +$510 (+65%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 27.6 mi | $1,780 | +$1,000 (+128%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 33.2 mi | $1,137 | +$357 (+46%) |
| Richmond, TX | 33.7 mi | $1,705 | +$925 (+119%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 36.4 mi | $1,383 | +$603 (+77%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 38 mi | $1,793 | +$1,013 (+130%) |
| Katy, TX | 39.7 mi | $1,703 | +$923 (+118%) |
| Stafford, TX | 42.2 mi | $1,370 | +$590 (+76%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 43.2 mi | $1,070 | +$290 (+37%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 43.3 mi | $1,780 | +$1,000 (+128%) |
| Angleton, TX | 45.2 mi | $1,080 | +$300 (+38%) |
| Fresno, TX | 45.4 mi | $1,910 | +$1,130 (+145%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wharton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wharton?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wharton, Texas is $780 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,258.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wharton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wharton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wharton's 1-bedroom median of $780 is +44% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wharton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Wharton ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wharton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Wharton.