Apartments for rent in Texas are less expensive than the national average. The price of a studio averages $540 per month, which is $460 below the national average and a difference of 46 percent. The price of a one-bedroom averages $660 per month, which is $183 below the national average and a difference of 21 percent.

Larger Texas apartment rentals follow the same trends. The price of a two-bedroom averages $823 per month, which is $226 below the national average and a difference of 21.5 percent. The price of a three-bedroom averages $1313 per month, which is $269 below the national average and a difference of 20 percent.

If you're searching for a Texas apartment rental you should know that the trends vary depending on which city or county you're looking at. The most expensive Texas apartments for rent are in Highland Park, followed by The Woodlands, Pearland and Frisco. The cheapest Texas apartment rental is in Abilene, followed by Longview, Bryan, and College Station

Economy:
Texas has the second largest state economy in the country, behind California. Its economy is also among the most diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, energy and corporate commerce abundant throughout the state. The biggest employment sectors in Texas are health, education and government services, followed by retail. In addition to its famous oil and gas industries though, Texas also has a burgeoning high-tech economy, including an area that has become known as the “Silicon Prairie” and is home to dozens of internet and communications companies.

Noteworthy:
While Texas deserves its reputation for having “wide open spaces,” nearly two-thirds of Texans live in cities.