Studio Apartment Rent in Kennedale, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kennedale, Texas as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,666 and +4% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kennedale
Compare Kennedale'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 Kennedale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kennedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,670 | +$430 (+35%) |
| Arlington, TX | 8.1 mi | $1,135 | $-105 (-8%) |
| Burleson, TX | 9.6 mi | $1,400 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 11.8 mi | $1,170 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Hurst, TX | 12.5 mi | $1,310 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 14.3 mi | $1,583 | +$343 (+28%) |
| Crowley, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,630 | +$390 (+31%) |
| Bedford, TX | 15 mi | $1,035 | $-205 (-17%) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 15.4 mi | $1,131 | $-109 (-9%) |
| Alvarado, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,210 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Watauga, TX | 16 mi | $1,770 | +$530 (+43%) |
| Westworth Village, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,286 | +$46 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Kennedale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kennedale?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kennedale, Texas is $1,240 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,666.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kennedale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,600 ($4,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kennedale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kennedale's studio median of $1,240 is +4% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kennedale rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Kennedale ranks #125 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kennedale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Arlington ($1,135), Haltom City ($1,170), Bedford ($1,035).