1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Northlake, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Northlake, Texas as of August 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,998 and +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Northlake
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 Northlake
Compare Northlake'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Northlake.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Northlake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin, TX | 5.5 mi | $2,130 | +$481 (+29%) |
| Argyle, TX | 6.4 mi | $2,410 | +$761 (+46%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 8.6 mi | $1,251 | $-398 (-24%) |
| Trophy Club, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,733 | +$84 (+5%) |
| Krum, TX | 10.8 mi | $1,640 | $-9 (-1%) |
| Fort Worth, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,455 | $-194 (-12%) |
| Denton, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,524 | $-125 (-8%) |
| Corinth, TX | 11.8 mi | $1,890 | +$241 (+15%) |
| Haslet, TX | 12.3 mi | $2,030 | +$381 (+23%) |
| Flower Mound, TX | 13.6 mi | $2,360 | +$711 (+43%) |
| Keller, TX | 14.3 mi | $2,060 | +$411 (+25%) |
| Highland Village, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,880 | +$231 (+14%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Northlake — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Northlake?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Northlake, Texas is $1,649 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,998.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Northlake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,960 ($5,497/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northlake expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Northlake's 1-bedroom median of $1,649 is +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northlake rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Northlake ranks #216 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Northlake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Roanoke ($1,251), Krum ($1,640), Fort Worth ($1,455).