1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Decatur, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, Texas as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,276 and +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Decatur
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 Decatur
Compare Decatur'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Decatur.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krum, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,640 | +$610 (+59%) |
| Justin, TX | 17.1 mi | $2,130 | +$1,100 (+107%) |
| Northlake, TX | 20 mi | $1,649 | +$619 (+60%) |
| Sanger, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,570 | +$540 (+52%) |
| Haslet, TX | 22.2 mi | $2,030 | +$1,000 (+97%) |
| Fort Worth, TX | 25.1 mi | $1,455 | +$425 (+41%) |
| Argyle, TX | 26 mi | $2,410 | +$1,380 (+134%) |
| Azle, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,250 | +$220 (+21%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 27.1 mi | $1,251 | +$221 (+21%) |
| Denton, TX | 27.2 mi | $1,524 | +$494 (+48%) |
| Saginaw, TX | 29.6 mi | $1,890 | +$860 (+83%) |
| Trophy Club, TX | 29.8 mi | $1,733 | +$703 (+68%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Decatur — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Decatur, Texas is $1,030 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,276.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Decatur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Decatur expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Decatur's 1-bedroom median of $1,030 is +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Decatur rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Decatur ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Decatur?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Decatur.