3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fate, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Fate, Texas as of August 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $2,020 and +11% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Fate
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fate
Compare Fate's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Salado | $950 |
| 3 | Clute | $968 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Paris | $1,250 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 7 | Keller | $3,180 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Royse City | $2,980 |
| 15 | Celina | $2,930 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Fate.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City, TX | 4.8 mi | $2,980 | +$1,083 (+57%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 5 mi | $2,035 | +$138 (+7%) |
| Lavon, TX | 7 mi | $3,100 | +$1,203 (+63%) |
| Wylie, TX | 11.7 mi | $2,186 | +$289 (+15%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 11.8 mi | $1,817 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Terrell, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,940 | +$43 (+2%) |
| Sachse, TX | 13.9 mi | $1,967 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Forney, TX | 14.6 mi | $2,295 | +$398 (+21%) |
| Princeton, TX | 15.9 mi | $2,670 | +$773 (+41%) |
| Farmersville, TX | 16.2 mi | $2,240 | +$343 (+18%) |
| Garland, TX | 17.6 mi | $2,252 | +$355 (+19%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,682 | $-215 (-11%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Fate — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Fate?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Fate, Texas is $1,897 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $2,020.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Fate?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,880 ($6,323/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fate expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fate's 3-bedroom median of $1,897 is +11% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fate rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 259 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Fate ranks #116 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Fate?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Rowlett ($1,817), Mesquite ($1,682).