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Rental Market Trends in Alton, TX

What is the average rent in Alton, TX?

$738/month

Average Rent

755 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+20.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Alton, TX is $738 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Alton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Alton, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $738 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $909 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,029 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$738/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$909/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,029/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,591/month
677 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,620/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,006/month
780 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,186/month
888 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Alton, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 20.3%, which averages out to $150 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Alton, TX
Last Updated November 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Alton, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
80% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alton, TX?

Because the average rent in Alton is $738, you’ll want to make about $2,460 per month or $29,520 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Alton, TX

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La Villa De Alton

308 N Eagle Pass St,
Alton, TX 78573

$373 - $1,184

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5705 Quail Ave

5705 Quail Ave

5705 Quail Ave,
Mission, TX 78573

$1,100 - $1,300

2-3 Beds

307 W Diamondhead Ave

307 W Diamondhead Ave

307 W Diamondhead Ave,
Alton, TX 78573

$1,100 - $1,300

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Shary Manor

Shary Manor

6907 N 59th Ln,
Mission, TX 78573

$1,150 - $1,300

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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