Studio Apartment Rent in Rowlett, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rowlett, Texas as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,668 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rowlett
Compare Rowlett's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $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 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rowlett.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rowlett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse, TX | 4.1 mi | $1,294 | +$36 (+3%) |
| Garland, TX | 5.8 mi | $1,458 | +$200 (+16%) |
| Wylie, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,405 | +$147 (+12%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,750 | +$492 (+39%) |
| Lavon, TX | 9.4 mi | $2,010 | +$752 (+60%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,085 | $-173 (-14%) |
| Richardson, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,262 | +$4 (0%) |
| Forney, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,460 | +$202 (+16%) |
| Allen, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,266 | +$8 (+1%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,300 | +$42 (+3%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,930 | +$672 (+53%) |
| Plano, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,294 | +$36 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Rowlett — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rowlett?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rowlett, Texas is $1,258 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,668.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rowlett?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,320 ($4,193/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rowlett expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rowlett's studio median of $1,258 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rowlett rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Rowlett ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rowlett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesquite ($1,085).