3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cedar Hill, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Cedar Hill, Texas as of July 2026. That's +17% higher than the citywide median of $1,747 and +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Clute | $942 |
| 3 | Salado | $950 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Kemp | $1,242 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Prosper | $3,350 |
| 7 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Grapevine | $3,040 |
| 15 | Royse City | $2,980 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Cedar Hill.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Cedar Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville, TX | 6.1 mi | $1,766 | $-271 (-13%) |
| Desoto, TX | 7.1 mi | $2,370 | +$333 (+16%) |
| Glenn Heights, TX | 7.8 mi | $1,759 | $-278 (-14%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 7.9 mi | $2,510 | +$473 (+23%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 8.4 mi | $2,525 | +$488 (+24%) |
| Red Oak, TX | 11.6 mi | $2,370 | +$333 (+16%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 12.4 mi | $2,750 | +$713 (+35%) |
| Arlington, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,870 | $-167 (-8%) |
| Venus, TX | 13.7 mi | $2,140 | +$103 (+5%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 13.8 mi | $2,395 | +$358 (+18%) |
| Dallas, TX | 17.8 mi | $2,359 | +$322 (+16%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 17.9 mi | $2,040 | +$3 (0%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Cedar Hill — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Cedar Hill?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Cedar Hill, Texas is $2,037 per month. This is +17% higher than the citywide median of $1,747.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Cedar Hill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,480 ($6,790/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar Hill expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cedar Hill's 3-bedroom median of $2,037 is +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cedar Hill rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Cedar Hill ranks #151 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Cedar Hill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Duncanville ($1,766), Glenn Heights ($1,759), Arlington ($1,870).