Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 17, 2026
Average rent in
Alton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Alton rent stands today
Alton, TX rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,075/month. Renters today are paying $24 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the city's recent peak from late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Alton is 44.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas. The city offers 90 total rentals, mostly apartments.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Alton rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,025/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,150/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,000/month. The 1-bed segment is the smallest share of inventory at 9.3%.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Alton rose 21.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide 4.4% increase. This segment's growth shows a distinct trend within the broader rental market in Alton, TX.
Median rent
Median rent in Alton
$1,075/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Alton is $1,075 per month as of July 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
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% 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 $824 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 4% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,150 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change |  10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alton | $1,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,075 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
10%
Alton
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
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
38%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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24%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
$685
House for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Alton
2 beds
2 baths
$800
Condo for rent
Available Jan 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
3102 E Diamondhead Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
209 N Bluebonnet St, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
3100 E Zinnia Ave, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
2603 E Imperial Oaks Dr, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alton
710 W Garfield Ave, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2908 E Israel Ave #D, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,070
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
115 W Campeche Ave #4, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Verified
2908 E Israel Ave #D, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,070
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
115 W Campeche Ave #4, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
1d ago
320 S Stewart Blvd, Alton, TX 78573
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$783–$1,035
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1100 S Stewart Blvd, Alton, TX 78573
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$1,124
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
1d ago
320 S Stewart Blvd, Alton, TX 78573
2–3 beds
2 baths
$933–$1,035
Apartment for rent
2d 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 July 11, 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 4% 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Alton average around $720/month and two-bedrooms approximately $990/month.
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).