Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Average rent in
Alton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Alton rent stands today
Alton, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.
Compared to national trends
Alton sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 89 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Alton rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms are $695/month, 2-bedrooms sit at $1,075/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,124/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,350/month. The 1-bedroom rent is lower than studios, reflecting local market variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Alton
$1,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Alton is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alton
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alton, TX
Average rent prices in Alton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Alton, TX
Rent prices in Alton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alton is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Alton run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $990.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $695 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 |  1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,124 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alton | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,075 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,125 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,124
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
10%
Alton
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alton, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Alton, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Alton and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alton
42%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alton, TX is 10% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.
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19%Discover rentals in Alton, TX
1d ago
Condo for rent in Alton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
3004 E Diamondhead Ave #C, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$885
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
3 beds
2 baths
$975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2511 E Franklin Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
2603 E Imperial Oaks Dr, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alton
1405 Karen Dr #A, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alton
1412 Karen Dr #A, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Alton
1408 Karen Dr #B, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
307 W Diamond Head Ave, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$990–$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
120 120 W DiamondHead, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2712 E Eisenhower Ave, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
116 E Diamondhead Ave, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1009 W Sunset Valley St #A, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2511 E Franklin Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2608 E Franklin Ave #2, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
908 W Mahala Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
1d ago
307 W Diamond Head Ave, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$990–$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2511 E Franklin Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
908 W Mahala Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
1d ago
Condo for rent in Alton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Mar 1
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Frequently asked questions for Alton, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Alton rental market.
How much is rent in Alton?
The average rent in Alton is $1,100 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alton?
Average rent prices in Alton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Alton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alton is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alton?
To comfortably afford rent in Alton, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alton?
April offers the best rental prices in Alton, with rents running about 8% lower than October's peak season. May and July tend to be more competitive with higher demand relative to available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).