Studio Apartment Rent in Ennis, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ennis, Texas as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,622 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ennis
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 Ennis
Compare Ennis's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 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 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ennis.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ennis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie, TX | 13.9 mi | $1,270 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Ferris, TX | 14.7 mi | $1,250 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Corsicana, TX | 17.1 mi | $700 | $-530 (-43%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 19.5 mi | $1,410 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Red Oak, TX | 20.3 mi | $1,540 | +$310 (+25%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 22 mi | $1,555 | +$325 (+26%) |
| Crandall, TX | 22 mi | $1,320 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Desoto, TX | 26.8 mi | $1,540 | +$310 (+25%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 27 mi | $1,300 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 29.5 mi | $1,620 | +$390 (+32%) |
| Forney, TX | 30.2 mi | $1,483 | +$253 (+21%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 30.8 mi | $1,089 | $-141 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Ennis — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ennis?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ennis, Texas is $1,230 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,622.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ennis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ennis expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ennis's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ennis rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Ennis ranks #119 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ennis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Corsicana ($700), Mesquite ($1,089).