Studio Apartment Rent in Cedar Hill, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cedar Hill, Texas as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,747 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cedar Hill.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cedar Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville, TX | 6.1 mi | $1,142 | $-176 (-13%) |
| Desoto, TX | 7.1 mi | $1,540 | +$222 (+17%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 7.9 mi | $1,620 | +$302 (+23%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,583 | +$265 (+20%) |
| Red Oak, TX | 11.6 mi | $1,540 | +$222 (+17%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,670 | +$352 (+27%) |
| Arlington, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,135 | $-183 (-14%) |
| Venus, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,310 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,555 | +$237 (+18%) |
| Dallas, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,529 | +$211 (+16%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 17.9 mi | $1,240 | $-78 (-6%) |
| Waxahachie, TX | 19 mi | $1,270 | $-48 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Cedar Hill — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cedar Hill?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cedar Hill, Texas is $1,318 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,747.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cedar Hill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,720 ($4,393/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar Hill expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cedar Hill's studio median of $1,318 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cedar Hill rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Cedar Hill ranks #152 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cedar Hill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Duncanville ($1,142), Arlington ($1,135), Venus ($1,310).