1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Richland Hills, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Richland Hills, Texas as of August 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,400 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 | $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? 2 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 | $1,211 | +$122 (+11%) |
| Hurst, TX | 3.3 mi | $1,400 | +$311 (+29%) |
| Watauga, TX | 4 mi | $1,890 | +$801 (+74%) |
| Bedford, TX | 6.5 mi | $1,080 | $-9 (-1%) |
| Keller, TX | 7.5 mi | $2,060 | +$971 (+89%) |
| Saginaw, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,890 | +$801 (+74%) |
| Forest Hill, TX | 10.3 mi | $769 | $-320 (-29%) |
| Euless, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,246 | +$157 (+14%) |
| Arlington, TX | 11.1 mi | $1,196 | +$107 (+10%) |
| Kennedale, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,320 | +$231 (+21%) |
| Fort Worth, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,455 | +$366 (+34%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Richland Hills — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Richland Hills?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Richland Hills, Texas is $1,089 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,400.
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 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Richland Hills rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Richland Hills ranks #72 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Richland Hills?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bedford ($1,080), Forest Hill ($769).