Studio Apartment Rent in Dripping Springs, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Dripping Springs, Texas as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $2,619 and +15% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Dripping Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Dripping Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimberley, TX | 13.1 mi | $1,290 | $-190 (-13%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,370 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,980 | +$500 (+34%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,490 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Buda, TX | 22.8 mi | $1,560 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 25.2 mi | $1,370 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,145 | $-335 (-23%) |
| Kyle, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,550 | +$70 (+5%) |
| San Marcos, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,220 | $-260 (-18%) |
| Leander, TX | 28.1 mi | $1,800 | +$320 (+22%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 28.8 mi | $1,640 | +$160 (+11%) |
| Maxwell, TX | 31.6 mi | $1,370 | $-110 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Dripping Springs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Dripping Springs?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Dripping Springs, Texas is $1,480 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $2,619.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Dripping Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dripping Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Dripping Springs's studio median of $1,480 is +15% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dripping Springs rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Dripping Springs ranks #189 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Dripping Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wimberley ($1,290), Spicewood ($1,370), Marble Falls ($1,370).