1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rowlett, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rowlett, Texas as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,634 and +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rowlett
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 Rowlett
Compare Rowlett'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rowlett.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rowlett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse, TX | 4.1 mi | $1,347 | +$52 (+4%) |
| Garland, TX | 5.8 mi | $1,532 | +$237 (+18%) |
| Wylie, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,491 | +$196 (+15%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,835 | +$540 (+42%) |
| Lavon, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,553 | +$258 (+20%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,153 | $-142 (-11%) |
| Richardson, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,304 | +$9 (+1%) |
| Forney, TX | 13.7 mi | $2,070 | +$775 (+60%) |
| Allen, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,375 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,360 | +$65 (+5%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.6 mi | $2,030 | +$735 (+57%) |
| Plano, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,375 | +$80 (+6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rowlett — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rowlett?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rowlett, Texas is $1,295 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,634.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rowlett?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,800 ($4,317/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rowlett expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rowlett's 1-bedroom median of $1,295 is +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rowlett rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Rowlett ranks #124 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rowlett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Mesquite ($1,153).