Studio Apartment Rent in Allen, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Allen, Texas as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,678 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Allen
Compare Allen's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Allen.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,374 | +$108 (+9%) |
| Plano, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,294 | +$28 (+2%) |
| Richardson, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,262 | $-4 (0%) |
| Wylie, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,405 | +$139 (+11%) |
| Sachse, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,294 | +$28 (+2%) |
| Frisco, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,404 | +$138 (+11%) |
| Princeton, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,730 | +$464 (+37%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,458 | +$192 (+15%) |
| Melissa, TX | 14 mi | $1,455 | +$189 (+15%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,258 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Prosper, TX | 14.7 mi | $2,170 | +$904 (+71%) |
| Lavon, TX | 14.9 mi | $2,010 | +$744 (+59%) |
Studio rent in Allen — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Allen?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Allen, Texas is $1,266 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,678.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Allen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,640 ($4,220/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Allen expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Allen's studio median of $1,266 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Allen rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Allen ranks #137 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Allen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Richardson ($1,262), Rowlett ($1,258).