Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Bellaire, TX?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.3% of gross income.
Bellaire rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than Bellaire, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Bellaire, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Bellaire, TX?
Median rent in Bellaire is $2,490 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 30.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Bellaire?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Bellaire's current median rent is $2,490/mo, which is $22/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Bellaire?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 52.5 hours a month to cover Bellaire's median rent of $2,490.
Where is rent cheaper than Bellaire for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Trophy Club ($2,481/mo), Brookshire ($2,481/mo), Lavon ($2,475/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.