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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Alton, Alton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
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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
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alton, 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, 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 $697 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,016.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | No Change |  35% | |
1 bedroom | $700 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 |  2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 100% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Brownsville | $1,300 | |
La Homa | $900 | |
Mission | $1,202 | |
Palmhurst | $850 | |
Palmview | $1,095 | |
Penitas | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,075 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $1,125 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
100%
Last year
13%
Downtown Brownsville
Average rent
$1,300
La Homa
Average rent
$900
Mission
Average rent
$1,202
Palmhurst
Average rent
$850
Palmview
Average rent
$1,095
Penitas
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alton, 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, Alton, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Alton and Downtown Brownsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alton
42%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alton, Alton, TX is 15% lower than the median rent in Downtown Brownsville, Brownsville, TX.
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Alton
2 beds
1.5 baths
$875
Condo for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
3 beds
2 baths
$999
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
Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
3 beds
2 baths
$999
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
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alton
3 beds
2 baths
$999
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
Available Mar 21
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alton
1405 Karen Dr #A, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
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
Condo for rent in Alton
1408 Karen Dr #B, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
Condo 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
23m ago
307 W Diamond Head Ave, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 120 W DiamondHead, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1009 W Sunset Valley St #A, Alton, TX 78573
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
908 W Mahala Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
908 W Mahala Ave #1, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
12h ago
1100 W Mahala Ave, Alton, TX 78573
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Alton, 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 17, 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.
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).