Studio Apartment Rent in Rowlett, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rowlett, Texas as of August 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,561 and +9% 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 | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rowlett.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rowlett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse, TX | 4.1 mi | $1,279 | +$101 (+9%) |
| Garland, TX | 5.8 mi | $1,458 | +$280 (+24%) |
| Wylie, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,420 | +$242 (+21%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,319 | +$141 (+12%) |
| Lavon, TX | 9.4 mi | $2,010 | +$832 (+71%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,089 | $-89 (-8%) |
| Richardson, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,248 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Forney, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,483 | +$305 (+26%) |
| Allen, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,285 | +$107 (+9%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,300 | +$122 (+10%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,930 | +$752 (+64%) |
| Plano, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,301 | +$123 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Rowlett — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rowlett?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rowlett, Texas is $1,178 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,561.
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 $47,120 ($3,927/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rowlett expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rowlett's studio median of $1,178 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rowlett rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Rowlett ranks #106 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rowlett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesquite ($1,089).