1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Red Oak, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Red Oak, Texas as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,949 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Red Oak
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 Red Oak
Compare Red Oak's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 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 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Red Oak.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Red Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, TX | 5.6 mi | $1,625 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Desoto, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,610 | — |
| Waxahachie, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,330 | $-280 (-17%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 11.6 mi | $1,199 | $-411 (-26%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 11.6 mi | $1,382 | $-228 (-14%) |
| Ferris, TX | 12.8 mi | $1,310 | $-300 (-19%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,700 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Dallas, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,603 | $-7 (0%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 18.5 mi | $1,673 | +$63 (+4%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 18.6 mi | $1,360 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 19.1 mi | $1,470 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Ennis, TX | 20.3 mi | $1,290 | $-320 (-20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Red Oak — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Red Oak?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Red Oak, Texas is $1,610 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,949.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Red Oak?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,400 ($5,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Red Oak expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Red Oak's 1-bedroom median of $1,610 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Red Oak rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Red Oak ranks #214 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Red Oak?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Waxahachie ($1,330), Duncanville ($1,199), Cedar Hill ($1,382).