Studio Apartment Rent in Decatur, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Decatur, Texas as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,195 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Decatur
Compare Decatur'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Decatur.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krum, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,560 | +$560 (+56%) |
| Justin, TX | 17.1 mi | $2,030 | +$1,030 (+103%) |
| Newark, TX | 19.6 mi | $920 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Sanger, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,490 | +$490 (+49%) |
| Haslet, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,910 | +$910 (+91%) |
| Fort Worth, TX | 25.1 mi | $1,366 | +$366 (+37%) |
| Argyle, TX | 26 mi | $2,300 | +$1,300 (+130%) |
| Azle, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,180 | +$180 (+18%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 27.1 mi | $1,208 | +$208 (+21%) |
| Denton, TX | 27.2 mi | $1,452 | +$452 (+45%) |
| Saginaw, TX | 29.6 mi | $1,770 | +$770 (+77%) |
| Corinth, TX | 30.2 mi | $1,356 | +$356 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Decatur — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Decatur?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Decatur, Texas is $1,000 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,195.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Decatur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Decatur expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Decatur's studio median of $1,000 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Decatur rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Decatur ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Decatur?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newark ($920).