1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Balch Springs, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Balch Springs, Texas as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,715 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Balch Springs
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 Balch Springs
Compare Balch Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 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 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Balch Springs.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Balch Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 4 mi | $1,142 | $-218 (-16%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,470 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Forney, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,558 | +$198 (+15%) |
| Ferris, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,310 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Dallas, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,603 | +$243 (+18%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,625 | +$265 (+19%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,532 | +$172 (+13%) |
| Crandall, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,380 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,237 | $-123 (-9%) |
| University Park, TX | 15.6 mi | $2,410 | +$1,050 (+77%) |
| Sachse, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,341 | $-19 (-1%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,383 | +$23 (+2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Balch Springs — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Balch Springs?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Balch Springs, Texas is $1,360 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,715.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Balch Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,400 ($4,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Balch Springs expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Balch Springs's 1-bedroom median of $1,360 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Balch Springs rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Balch Springs ranks #150 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Balch Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Mesquite ($1,142), Ferris ($1,310), Rowlett ($1,237).