Studio Apartment Rent in Rowlett, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rowlett, Texas as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,634 and +4% 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 | $542 |
| 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 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Lacy-Lakeview | $790 |
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 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 8 | Forney | $1,970 |
| 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 | $1,285 | +$52 (+4%) |
| Garland, TX | 5.8 mi | $1,458 | +$225 (+18%) |
| Wylie, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,420 | +$187 (+15%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,750 | +$517 (+42%) |
| Lavon, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,479 | +$246 (+20%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,101 | $-132 (-11%) |
| Richardson, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,242 | +$9 (+1%) |
| Forney, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,970 | +$737 (+60%) |
| Allen, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,309 | +$76 (+6%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,300 | +$67 (+5%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,930 | +$697 (+57%) |
| Plano, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,311 | +$78 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Rowlett — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rowlett?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rowlett, Texas is $1,233 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,634.
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 $49,320 ($4,110/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rowlett expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rowlett's studio median of $1,233 is +4% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rowlett rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 233 cities in Texas with studio data, Rowlett ranks #122 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rowlett?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesquite ($1,101).