1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grand Prairie, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Grand Prairie, Texas as of July 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,610 and +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie
Compare Grand Prairie'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 Grand Prairie.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Grand Prairie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,212 | $-461 (-28%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 7.5 mi | $1,199 | $-474 (-28%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,382 | $-291 (-17%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,780 | +$107 (+6%) |
| Irving, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,261 | $-412 (-25%) |
| Desoto, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,610 | $-63 (-4%) |
| Euless, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,230 | $-443 (-26%) |
| Bedford, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,100 | $-573 (-34%) |
| Hurst, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,400 | $-273 (-16%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,320 | $-353 (-21%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 15.3 mi | $1,700 | +$27 (+2%) |
| Dallas, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,603 | $-70 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Grand Prairie — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Grand Prairie?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Grand Prairie, Texas is $1,673 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,610.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Grand Prairie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,920 ($5,577/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grand Prairie expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Grand Prairie's 1-bedroom median of $1,673 is +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grand Prairie rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Grand Prairie ranks #222 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Grand Prairie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Arlington ($1,212), Duncanville ($1,199), Cedar Hill ($1,382).