Studio Apartment Rent in Wharton, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wharton, Texas as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,375 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wharton
Compare Wharton'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 (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Wharton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wharton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,230 | +$460 (+60%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 27.6 mi | $1,710 | +$940 (+122%) |
| Richmond, TX | 33.7 mi | $1,630 | +$860 (+112%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 38 mi | $1,720 | +$950 (+123%) |
| Katy, TX | 39.7 mi | $1,633 | +$863 (+112%) |
| Stafford, TX | 42.2 mi | $1,310 | +$540 (+70%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 43.2 mi | $910 | +$140 (+18%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 43.3 mi | $1,705 | +$935 (+121%) |
| Angleton, TX | 45.2 mi | $870 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Fresno, TX | 45.4 mi | $1,830 | +$1,060 (+138%) |
| Lake Jackson, TX | 46 mi | $1,000 | +$230 (+30%) |
| Bellaire, TX | 51.4 mi | $1,840 | +$1,070 (+139%) |
Studio rent in Wharton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wharton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wharton, Texas is $770 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,375.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wharton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wharton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wharton's studio median of $770 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wharton rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Wharton ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wharton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Wharton.