Studio Apartment Rent in Grand Prairie, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grand Prairie, Texas as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,610 and +23% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 Grand Prairie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grand Prairie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,135 | $-448 (-28%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 7.5 mi | $1,142 | $-441 (-28%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,318 | $-265 (-17%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,670 | +$87 (+5%) |
| Irving, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,202 | $-381 (-24%) |
| Desoto, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,540 | $-43 (-3%) |
| Euless, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,152 | $-431 (-27%) |
| Bedford, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,035 | $-548 (-35%) |
| Hurst, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,310 | $-273 (-17%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,240 | $-343 (-22%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 15.3 mi | $1,620 | +$37 (+2%) |
| Dallas, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,529 | $-54 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Grand Prairie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grand Prairie?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grand Prairie, Texas is $1,583 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,610.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grand Prairie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,320 ($5,277/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grand Prairie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grand Prairie's studio median of $1,583 is +23% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grand Prairie rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Grand Prairie ranks #204 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grand Prairie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Arlington ($1,135), Duncanville ($1,142), Cedar Hill ($1,318).