Studio Apartment Rent in Rockwall, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rockwall, Texas as of October 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $1,764 and +36% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rockwall
Compare Rockwall's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $542 |
| 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 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Lacy-Lakeview | $790 |
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 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 8 | Forney | $1,970 |
| 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 Rockwall.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rockwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,233 | $-517 (-30%) |
| Lavon, TX | 7.8 mi | $1,479 | $-271 (-15%) |
| Royse City, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,930 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Wylie, TX | 10 mi | $1,420 | $-330 (-19%) |
| Sachse, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,285 | $-465 (-27%) |
| Forney, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,970 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,458 | $-292 (-17%) |
| Terrell, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,260 | $-490 (-28%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,101 | $-649 (-37%) |
| Princeton, TX | 17.5 mi | $1,730 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,300 | $-450 (-26%) |
| Richardson, TX | 18.8 mi | $1,242 | $-508 (-29%) |
Studio rent in Rockwall — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rockwall?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rockwall, Texas is $1,750 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $1,764.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rockwall?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,000 ($5,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockwall expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rockwall's studio median of $1,750 is +36% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rockwall rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 233 cities in Texas with studio data, Rockwall ranks #215 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rockwall?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rowlett ($1,233), Lavon ($1,479), Wylie ($1,420).