Studio Apartment Rent in Balch Springs, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Balch Springs, Texas as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,704 and +1% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Balch Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Balch Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 4 mi | $1,085 | $-215 (-17%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,410 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Forney, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,460 | +$160 (+12%) |
| Ferris, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,250 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Dallas, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,529 | +$229 (+18%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,555 | +$255 (+20%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,458 | +$158 (+12%) |
| Crandall, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,320 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,258 | $-42 (-3%) |
| University Park, TX | 15.6 mi | $2,300 | +$1,000 (+77%) |
| Sachse, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,294 | $-6 (0%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,750 | +$450 (+35%) |
Studio rent in Balch Springs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Balch Springs?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Balch Springs, Texas is $1,300 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,704.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Balch Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,000 ($4,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Balch Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Balch Springs's studio median of $1,300 is +1% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Balch Springs rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Balch Springs ranks #146 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Balch Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesquite ($1,085), Ferris ($1,250), Rowlett ($1,258).