Studio Apartment Rent in Red Oak, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Red Oak, Texas as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,018 and +19% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 Red Oak.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Red Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, TX | 5.6 mi | $1,555 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Desoto, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,540 | — |
| Waxahachie, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,270 | $-270 (-18%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 11.6 mi | $1,141 | $-399 (-26%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 11.6 mi | $1,362 | $-178 (-12%) |
| Ferris, TX | 12.8 mi | $1,250 | $-290 (-19%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,620 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Dallas, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,529 | $-11 (-1%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 18.5 mi | $1,583 | +$43 (+3%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 18.6 mi | $1,300 | $-240 (-16%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 19.1 mi | $1,410 | $-130 (-8%) |
| Ennis, TX | 20.3 mi | $1,230 | $-310 (-20%) |
Studio rent in Red Oak — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Red Oak?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Red Oak, Texas is $1,540 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,018.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Red Oak?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Red Oak expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Red Oak's studio median of $1,540 is +19% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Red Oak rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Red Oak ranks #194 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Red Oak?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waxahachie ($1,270), Duncanville ($1,141), Cedar Hill ($1,362).