Studio Apartment Rent in Celina, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Celina, Texas as of July 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,986 and +47% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Celina
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 Celina
Compare Celina'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 (this page) | $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 Celina.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Celina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper, TX | 7.8 mi | $2,170 | +$270 (+14%) |
| McKinney, TX | 12 mi | $1,374 | $-526 (-28%) |
| Frisco, TX | 13 mi | $1,404 | $-496 (-26%) |
| Melissa, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,455 | $-445 (-23%) |
| Van Alstyne, TX | 15.8 mi | $1,250 | $-650 (-34%) |
| Anna, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,466 | $-434 (-23%) |
| Aubrey, TX | 17 mi | $1,354 | $-546 (-29%) |
| Little Elm, TX | 17.6 mi | $2,140 | +$240 (+13%) |
| Allen, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,266 | $-634 (-33%) |
| Plano, TX | 19.8 mi | $1,294 | $-606 (-32%) |
| Sherman, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,050 | $-850 (-45%) |
| The Colony, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,730 | $-170 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Celina — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Celina?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Celina, Texas is $1,900 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,986.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Celina?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,000 ($6,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Celina expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Celina's studio median of $1,900 is +47% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Celina rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Celina ranks #230 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Celina?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include McKinney ($1,374), Frisco ($1,404), Melissa ($1,455).