Studio Apartment Rent in Midlothian, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Midlothian, Texas as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,052 and +26% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Midlothian
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 Midlothian
Compare Midlothian's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $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 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Midlothian.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Midlothian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus, TX | 7.5 mi | $1,310 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 7.9 mi | $1,362 | $-258 (-16%) |
| Desoto, TX | 12.5 mi | $1,540 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,670 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Red Oak, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,540 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,141 | $-479 (-30%) |
| Alvarado, TX | 14.9 mi | $1,210 | $-410 (-25%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 15.3 mi | $1,583 | $-37 (-2%) |
| Waxahachie, TX | 15.7 mi | $1,270 | $-350 (-22%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,555 | $-65 (-4%) |
| Arlington, TX | 18.1 mi | $1,120 | $-500 (-31%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 19.6 mi | $1,240 | $-380 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Midlothian — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Midlothian?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Midlothian, Texas is $1,620 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,052.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Midlothian?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,800 ($5,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Midlothian expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Midlothian's studio median of $1,620 is +26% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Midlothian rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Midlothian ranks #205 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Midlothian?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Venus ($1,310), Cedar Hill ($1,362), Desoto ($1,540).