Studio Apartment Rent in Denton, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Denton, Texas as of October 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,492 and +13% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Denton
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 Denton
Compare Denton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $542 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Lacy-Lakeview | $790 |
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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 8 | Forney | $1,970 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Denton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Denton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth, TX | 5 mi | $1,288 | $-164 (-11%) |
| Argyle, TX | 7.8 mi | $2,300 | +$848 (+58%) |
| Aubrey, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,308 | $-144 (-10%) |
| Little Elm, TX | 12.3 mi | $2,140 | +$688 (+47%) |
| Sanger, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,490 | +$38 (+3%) |
| Flower Mound, TX | 12.8 mi | $2,250 | +$798 (+55%) |
| Lewisville, TX | 15.8 mi | $1,160 | $-292 (-20%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 15.9 mi | $1,193 | $-259 (-18%) |
| Justin, TX | 16.9 mi | $2,030 | +$578 (+40%) |
| The Colony, TX | 17.5 mi | $1,730 | +$278 (+19%) |
| Coppell, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,820 | +$368 (+25%) |
| Grapevine, TX | 20.4 mi | $1,284 | $-168 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Denton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Denton?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Denton, Texas is $1,452 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,492.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Denton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,080 ($4,840/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Denton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Denton's studio median of $1,452 is +13% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Denton rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 233 cities in Texas with studio data, Denton ranks #180 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Denton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Corinth ($1,288), Aubrey ($1,308), Lewisville ($1,160).