3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wharton, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wharton, Texas as of October 2026. That's +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,258 and +34% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Salado | $950 |
| 3 | Clute | $978 |
| 4 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 5 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 6 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 8 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 9 | Paris | $1,250 |
| 10 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 11 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
| 12 | Edinburg | $1,307 |
| 13 | Bonham | $1,310 |
| 14 | Mission | $1,310 |
| 15 | Athens | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 7 | Keller | $3,180 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 12 | Forney | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Royse City | $2,980 |
| 15 | Celina | $2,930 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Wharton.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Wharton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg, TX | 26.4 mi | $2,055 | +$655 (+47%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 27.6 mi | $2,840 | +$1,440 (+103%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 33.2 mi | $1,683 | +$283 (+20%) |
| Richmond, TX | 33.7 mi | $2,710 | +$1,310 (+94%) |
| Brookshire, TX | 34.4 mi | $1,350 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 36.4 mi | $1,944 | +$544 (+39%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 38 mi | $2,853 | +$1,453 (+104%) |
| Katy, TX | 39.7 mi | $2,713 | +$1,313 (+94%) |
| Stafford, TX | 42.2 mi | $2,190 | +$790 (+56%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 43.2 mi | $1,600 | +$200 (+14%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 43.3 mi | $2,830 | +$1,430 (+102%) |
| Rosharon, TX | 43.6 mi | $1,650 | +$250 (+18%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Wharton — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Wharton?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Wharton, Texas is $1,400 per month. This is +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,258.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Wharton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,000 ($4,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wharton expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wharton's 3-bedroom median of $1,400 is +34% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wharton rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Wharton ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Wharton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Brookshire ($1,350).