1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kennedale, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kennedale, Texas as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,648 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kennedale
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 Kennedale
Compare Kennedale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 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 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Kennedale.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kennedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill, TX | 4.2 mi | $769 | $-551 (-42%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,780 | +$460 (+35%) |
| Arlington, TX | 8.1 mi | $1,196 | $-124 (-9%) |
| Burleson, TX | 9.6 mi | $1,490 | +$170 (+13%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 11.8 mi | $1,240 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Richland Hills, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,089 | $-231 (-17%) |
| Hurst, TX | 12.5 mi | $1,400 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,673 | +$353 (+27%) |
| Crowley, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,740 | +$420 (+32%) |
| Bedford, TX | 15 mi | $1,080 | $-240 (-18%) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 15.4 mi | $1,211 | $-109 (-8%) |
| Alvarado, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,290 | $-30 (-2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kennedale — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kennedale?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kennedale, Texas is $1,320 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,648.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kennedale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kennedale expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kennedale's 1-bedroom median of $1,320 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kennedale rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Kennedale ranks #140 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kennedale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Forest Hill ($769), Arlington ($1,196), Haltom City ($1,240).