1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Richardson, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Richardson, Texas as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,675 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Richardson
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 Richardson
Compare Richardson'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Richardson.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Richardson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | 6.3 mi | $1,357 | +$31 (+2%) |
| Garland, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,532 | +$206 (+16%) |
| Sachse, TX | 8.6 mi | $1,356 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Addison, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,246 | $-80 (-6%) |
| University Park, TX | 9.5 mi | $2,410 | +$1,084 (+82%) |
| Allen, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,330 | +$4 (0%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,322 | $-4 (0%) |
| Wylie, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,475 | +$149 (+11%) |
| Carrollton, TX | 13 mi | $1,280 | $-46 (-3%) |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,336 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Fairview, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,429 | +$103 (+8%) |
| Frisco, TX | 14.7 mi | $1,475 | +$149 (+11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Richardson — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Richardson?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Richardson, Texas is $1,326 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,675.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Richardson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,040 ($4,420/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Richardson expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Richardson's 1-bedroom median of $1,326 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Richardson rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Richardson ranks #143 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Richardson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Addison ($1,246), Rowlett ($1,322), Carrollton ($1,280).