1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Round Rock, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Round Rock, Texas as of October 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,709 and +25% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Round Rock
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 Round Rock
Compare Round Rock'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 Round Rock.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Round Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville, TX | 8.1 mi | $1,270 | $-480 (-27%) |
| Hutto, TX | 9 mi | $1,368 | $-382 (-22%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,740 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 11.8 mi | $1,267 | $-483 (-28%) |
| Leander, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,910 | +$160 (+9%) |
| Manor, TX | 16.5 mi | $1,293 | $-457 (-26%) |
| Austin, TX | 18.5 mi | $1,450 | $-300 (-17%) |
| Taylor, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,480 | $-270 (-15%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 20.6 mi | $1,690 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 21.3 mi | $1,590 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 21.7 mi | $2,110 | +$360 (+21%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 21.7 mi | $1,480 | $-270 (-15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Round Rock — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Round Rock?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Round Rock, Texas is $1,750 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,709.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Round Rock?
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 Round Rock expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Round Rock's 1-bedroom median of $1,750 is +25% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Round Rock rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Round Rock ranks #222 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Round Rock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Pflugerville ($1,270), Hutto ($1,368), Cedar Park ($1,740).