What $1,000/Month (or Less) Rents You in Texas’ Largest Cities

Texas is a great choice for settling down, especially if you’re interested in building a career. The state’s pro-business environment and prosperity has lead Forbes to name it The Best State to Make a Living in 2015. The Lone Star State also ranks #1 as the Best State for Future Job Growth.

Average rents in Texas’ 5 largest cities

While everyone knows the “everything is bigger in Texas” power-phrase, this doesn’t apply to the living expenses. The overall cost of living is lower and the local rental market – although clearly on the rise – is still relatively affordable. According to Yardi Matrix, the average rents for the largest cities in Texas are as follows: Dallas, $1,070/month; Austin: $1,244/month; Houston: $1,028/month; San Antonio: $935/month; Fort Worth: $926/month.

If you’ve got a maximum limit of $1,000/month for renting your next place, we’ve selected 5 apartments for rent in Texas under this budget – one in each of these five cities – that will make you realize why everything may be better, and not just bigger, in Texas:

Apartments for rent in Dallas

7900 at Park Central, Preston Hollow: $953/month for a one-bedroom apartment, 768 sq. ft.

Home of the Dallas Cowboys, the “Big D” is the ninth largest city in the U.S., a great destination for business but also for food and fun. How about putting down roots in this bustling Texas city? Here’s a great place to kick off your search process:

7900 at Park Central is a newly renovated apartment community in North Dallas, combining an awesome location and a laid back lifestyle. Close to great shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, these one-bedroom apartments for rent in Dallas have balconies and patios with great views, as well as large closets, hardwood floors, and many other perks. The complex is family-friendly and offers plenty of fun activities at the swimming pool, BBQ area, clubhouse, or at the fitness center. There’s even a bark park and a Dog Spa for your beloved pets.

$953/month for a one-bedroom apartment at 7900 at Park Central, Dallas. Images via RentCafe.

Apartments for rent in Austin

Montecito, Parker Lane: $942 for a two-bedroom apartment, 832 sq. ft.

Austin is known for both its beauty and its hip music scene. If you love hiking, there’s no better view of this gorgeous city than from the top of Mount Bonnell. Tons of music festivals attract eccentric and eclectic music lovers to Austin each year.

If you’re looking for a two-bedroom apartment for rent in Austin, then you should definitely check out Montecito Apartments, a pet-friendly gated community in South Austin. All apartments come with black appliances, new cabinets, dishwashers, and designer paint. Some units have sought-after upgrades, such as washer and dryer hookups, fireplaces, and awesome views. For fun, you can hit the pool, the clubhouse, or the fitness center.

$942/month for a two-bedroom apartment at Montecito, Austin. Images via RentCafe.

Apartments for rent in Houston

The Heights at 2121, Lazy Brook – Timbergrove, $992/month for a two-bedroom apartment, 885 sq. ft. 

Beloved home of the Houston Astros, the Houston Texans, and the Houston Rockets, this city by the sea is just a short trip away from the beach. Sure, the summers can get pretty warm here, but you won’t ever have to think about digging your car out of a snow drift.

If you want beautiful balcony views and spacious units in Central Houston, be sure to check out The Heights at 2121. Located just minutes from Downtown, these awesome two-bedroom apartments for rent in Houston boast hardwood floors and dishwashers, as well as built-in bookcases and dry-bars in some units. All pets are more than welcome, as the complex has its own dog park. For sport enthusiasts, there are four salt-water pools on the property and a number of great sports courts to keep you moving all day long.

$992/month for a two-bedroom apartment at The Heights at 2121, Houston. Images via RentCafe

Apartments for rent in San Antonio

The Beverly, Mahncke Park, $878/month for a one-bedroom apartment, 775 sq. ft.

Known to many as Military City U.S.A., San Antonio embraces large numbers of military members, besides offering plenty of medical facilities to assist those injured in missions. The city is also known for its quirkiness, which means you’ll never run out of new places to explore.

If this is the place you’re eager to call home and want to live in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Downtown, look no further than the one-bedroom apartments at The Beverly. This stylish, gated complex offers plenty of great amenities, such as a sparkling pool with its own cabana, a clubhouse, and a 24-hour fitness center. Inside each apartment, you’ll find granite countertops, faux hardwood floors, as well as stainless steel appliances. When you’re strolling through the landscaped courtyard with fruit trees, you’ll be feeling right at home in this San Antonio community.

$878/month for a one-bedroom apartment at The Beverly, San Antonio. Images via RentCafe.

Apartments for rent in Fort Worth

Ladera Palms, South Fort Worth: $786/month for a four-bedroom apartment, 1,077 sq. ft.

What was once just a stop on the legendary Chisholm Trail for cattle is now a thriving city. Fort Worth has come so far, and if you’re moving here, you’ll always have something to do. Come to the Stockyards for the famous rodeo shows, or stop by one of the many western saloons and dance halls in the area.

If you need plenty of space for  your family, this city will offer the most bang for your buck. The spacious four-bedroom apartments at Ladera Palms are part of a safe community that boasts all the comforts of family-living. All apartments come equipped with dishwashers, efficient appliances, carpeting, and spacious closets. There are numerous facilities designed to entertain children (and not only!), such as a playground, an after-school, a 40-acre park for spending lots of time outside, three resort-style pools, a fitness center, a basketball court, and six tennis courts.

$786/month for a 4-bedroom apartment at Ladera Palms, Fort Worth. Images via RentCafe.

Check out more affordable apartments for rent in Texas and start envisioning your new life here. Share with us: which city in the Lone Star State do you find the most appealing?

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Finding the perfect home is not an easy task, so make sure to explore all your options. There are many affordable apartments for rent under $1,000 in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio or Fort Worth.