Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 1, 2026
Average rent in
Alton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Alton rent stands today
Alton, TX rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,075/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially flat, and renters are paying $8 more per month on average than last year in this small market of 63 total rentals.
Compared to national trends
Alton is 44.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas. The city's median rent of $1,075/month reflects this positioning.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Alton, studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $650/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,012/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. These figures show a broad range of options for renters by bedroom size.
Price ranges
Houses in Alton have a median rent of $1,500/month, while apartments rent for a median of $1,050/month. This property-type spread offers distinct choices for renters beyond bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Alton
$1,075/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Alton is $1,075 per month as of May 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alton
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Alton run $783 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $650 | 13% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,012 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alton | $1,075 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
22%
Alton
Average rent
$1,075
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
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
45%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alton, TX is 4% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.
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11%Discover rentals in Alton, TX
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alton
817 S Michigan St #2, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
1.5 baths
$725
House for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
1421 W Harrison Ave #6, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$895
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Alton
2 beds
2 baths
$800
Condo for rent
Available Jan 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
2 beds
1 bath
$825
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
3508 E Diamondhead Ave, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alton
1412 Karen Dr #A, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alton
1401 Karen Dr #B, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2608 E Franklin Ave #4, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Verified
2704 E Franklin Ave #2, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2905 E Israel Ave #A, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1308 S Xanthia St Apt 4, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2608 E Franklin Ave #4, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2905 E Israel Ave #A, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
4d ago
Verified
2704 E Franklin Ave #2, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1308 S Xanthia St Apt 4, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2608 E Franklin Ave #4, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Verified
2704 E Franklin Ave #2, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
1421 W Harrison Ave #6, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$895
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 S Stewart Blvd, Alton, TX 78573
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$1,124
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,075 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alton?
Average rent prices in Alton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Alton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alton is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alton?
Alton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $690 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $970 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental 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).