1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Dripping Springs, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dripping Springs, Texas as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,619 and +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Dripping Springs
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 Dripping Springs
Compare Dripping Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 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 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Dripping Springs.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Dripping Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimberley, TX | 13.1 mi | $1,380 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,480 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 16.6 mi | $2,110 | +$530 (+34%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,590 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Buda, TX | 22.8 mi | $1,660 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 25.2 mi | $1,480 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,260 | $-320 (-20%) |
| Kyle, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,650 | +$70 (+4%) |
| San Marcos, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,300 | $-280 (-18%) |
| Austin, TX | 27.2 mi | $1,450 | $-130 (-8%) |
| Leander, TX | 28.1 mi | $1,910 | +$330 (+21%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 28.8 mi | $1,740 | +$160 (+10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Dripping Springs — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dripping Springs?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Dripping Springs, Texas is $1,580 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,619.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Dripping Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dripping Springs expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Dripping Springs's 1-bedroom median of $1,580 is +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dripping Springs rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Dripping Springs ranks #207 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Dripping Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Wimberley ($1,380), Spicewood ($1,480), Marble Falls ($1,480).