1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rockwall, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rockwall, Texas as of October 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,764 and +32% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rockwall
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 Rockwall
Compare Rockwall'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rockwall.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rockwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,295 | $-540 (-29%) |
| Lavon, TX | 7.8 mi | $1,553 | $-282 (-15%) |
| Royse City, TX | 9.4 mi | $2,030 | +$195 (+11%) |
| Wylie, TX | 10 mi | $1,491 | $-344 (-19%) |
| Sachse, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,347 | $-488 (-27%) |
| Forney, TX | 10.9 mi | $2,070 | +$235 (+13%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,532 | $-303 (-17%) |
| Terrell, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,320 | $-515 (-28%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,153 | $-682 (-37%) |
| Princeton, TX | 17.5 mi | $1,820 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,360 | $-475 (-26%) |
| Richardson, TX | 18.8 mi | $1,304 | $-531 (-29%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rockwall — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rockwall?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rockwall, Texas is $1,835 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,764.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rockwall?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,400 ($6,117/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockwall expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rockwall's 1-bedroom median of $1,835 is +32% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rockwall rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Rockwall ranks #229 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rockwall?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Rowlett ($1,295), Lavon ($1,553), Wylie ($1,491).