1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Richland Hills, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Richland Hills, Texas as of October 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,291 and +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Richland Hills
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 Richland Hills
Compare Richland Hills's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $673 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Paris | $760 |
| 6 | Robinson | $762 |
| 7 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 8 | Wharton | $780 |
| 9 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 10 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 11 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 12 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 13 | Harlingen | $800 |
| 14 | Livingston | $800 |
| 15 | Edinburg | $807 |
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 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 8 | Forney | $2,070 |
| 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? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Richland Hills.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Richland Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom City, TX | 2.8 mi | $1,240 | +$151 (+14%) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 3.3 mi | $1,220 | +$131 (+12%) |
| Hurst, TX | 3.3 mi | $1,400 | +$311 (+29%) |
| Watauga, TX | 4 mi | $1,890 | +$801 (+74%) |
| Bedford, TX | 6.5 mi | $1,050 | $-39 (-4%) |
| Keller, TX | 7.5 mi | $2,060 | +$971 (+89%) |
| Saginaw, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,890 | +$801 (+74%) |
| Euless, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,278 | +$189 (+17%) |
| Arlington, TX | 11.1 mi | $1,151 | +$62 (+6%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,320 | +$231 (+21%) |
| Fort Worth, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,455 | +$366 (+34%) |
| Trophy Club, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,733 | +$644 (+59%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Richland Hills — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Richland Hills?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Richland Hills, Texas is $1,089 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,291.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Richland Hills?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,560 ($3,630/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Richland Hills expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Richland Hills's 1-bedroom median of $1,089 is +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Richland Hills rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Richland Hills ranks #66 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Richland Hills?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bedford ($1,050).