1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cedar Hill, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cedar Hill, Texas as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,806 and +2% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Cedar Hill
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 Cedar Hill
Compare Cedar Hill'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Cedar Hill.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Cedar Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville, TX | 6.1 mi | $1,198 | $-230 (-16%) |
| Desoto, TX | 7.1 mi | $1,610 | +$182 (+13%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 7.9 mi | $1,700 | +$272 (+19%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,673 | +$245 (+17%) |
| Red Oak, TX | 11.6 mi | $1,610 | +$182 (+13%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,780 | +$352 (+25%) |
| Arlington, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,196 | $-232 (-16%) |
| Venus, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,390 | $-38 (-3%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,625 | +$197 (+14%) |
| Dallas, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,603 | +$175 (+12%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 17.9 mi | $1,320 | $-108 (-8%) |
| Waxahachie, TX | 19 mi | $1,330 | $-98 (-7%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Cedar Hill — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cedar Hill?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Cedar Hill, Texas is $1,428 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,806.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Cedar Hill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,120 ($4,760/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar Hill expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cedar Hill's 1-bedroom median of $1,428 is +2% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cedar Hill rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Cedar Hill ranks #168 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Cedar Hill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Duncanville ($1,198), Arlington ($1,196), Venus ($1,390).