Studio Apartment Rent in Round Rock, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Round Rock, Texas as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,734 and +27% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 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 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $780 |
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 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 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 Round Rock.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Round Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville, TX | 8.1 mi | $1,650 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Hutto, TX | 9 mi | $1,302 | $-338 (-21%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,640 | — |
| Georgetown, TX | 11.8 mi | $1,237 | $-403 (-25%) |
| Leander, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,800 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Manor, TX | 16.5 mi | $1,245 | $-395 (-24%) |
| Taylor, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,370 | $-270 (-16%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 20.6 mi | $1,590 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 21.3 mi | $1,490 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 21.7 mi | $1,980 | +$340 (+21%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 21.7 mi | $1,370 | $-270 (-16%) |
| Elgin, TX | 25.1 mi | $1,370 | $-270 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Round Rock — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Round Rock?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Round Rock, Texas is $1,640 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,734.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Round Rock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,600 ($5,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Round Rock expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Round Rock's studio median of $1,640 is +27% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Round Rock rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Round Rock ranks #211 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Round Rock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hutto ($1,302), Georgetown ($1,237), Manor ($1,245).