1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Allen, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Allen, Texas as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,678 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Allen
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Allen
Compare Allen's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Allen.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview, TX | 4.1 mi | $1,429 | +$99 (+7%) |
| McKinney, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,441 | +$111 (+8%) |
| Plano, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,357 | +$27 (+2%) |
| Richardson, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,326 | $-4 (0%) |
| Wylie, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,475 | +$145 (+11%) |
| Sachse, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,356 | +$26 (+2%) |
| Frisco, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,475 | +$145 (+11%) |
| Princeton, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,820 | +$490 (+37%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,532 | +$202 (+15%) |
| Melissa, TX | 14 mi | $1,525 | +$195 (+15%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,322 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Prosper, TX | 14.7 mi | $2,280 | +$950 (+71%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Allen — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Allen?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Allen, Texas is $1,330 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,678.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Allen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Allen expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Allen's 1-bedroom median of $1,330 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Allen rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Allen ranks #145 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Allen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Richardson ($1,326), Rowlett ($1,322).