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Rental Market Trends in Alton, TX

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Alton, TX is $740/month.

Rent in Alton is 56% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$740/month

Average Rent

755 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.1%

Change / Year

233

Available Apartments

Alton rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Alton average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Alton average $740 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Alton average $910 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Alton average $1,031 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$740/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$910/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,031/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,888/month
339 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,054/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,077/month
838 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Alton, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Alton, TX

September 2026
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 $740, you’ll want to make about $2,466 per month or $29,592 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.

City

Alton, TX

233 Available Apartments for Rent

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    Avg Rent: $856/month

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    Avg Rent: $904/month

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    Avg Rent: $848/month

Apartment Communities in Alton We Think You'll Love

La Villa De Alton

La Villa De Alton

308 N Eagle Pass St,
Alton, TX 78573

2-3 Beds | $800 - $950

Bella Vista

Bella Vista

815 N Shary Blvd,
Alton, TX 78573

1-3 Beds | $316 - $1,136

2605 E Franklin Ave

2605 E Franklin Ave

2605 E Franklin Ave,
Alton, TX 78573

3 Beds | $1,125

2707 E Garfield Ave

2707 E Garfield Ave

2707 E Garfield Ave,
Alton, TX 78573

3 Beds | $1,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Alton?

The average rent in Alton is $740 per month, which is 55.5% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Alton?

The average rent for a house in Alton, TX is $1,888 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Alton?

Rents in Alton, TX are increasing, with prices up 0.1% year-over-year and $1 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Alton?

In Alton, TX, 80% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Texas Alton Rental Trends

Methodology

† 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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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