How much does it cost to rent in Royse City, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Royse City, TX is $2,228. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Royse City cheaper than other Texas cities?

Royse City is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #20 out of 269 cities tracked at $2,228/mo.

When was Royse City rent data last updated?

Royse City rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Royse City

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Pop. 20,037·20th most expensive in Texas·Royse City rents are up 5.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,228/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$263

Stable (Monthly)

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Royse City · $2,228

More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

51/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Royse City's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$2,228/mo

Expected by trend

$2,241/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Royse City's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,930

1 BR

$2,030

2 BR

$2,380

3 BR

$2,980

4 BR+

$3,830

Research median

$2,380/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$26,736/yr

At $2,228/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Royse City, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,037

Median income

$116,660

Median age

32.8

Renters

16.2%

Age distribution

26.6%

27.9%

28.3%

Under 1826.6%

18–3427.9%

35–5428.3%

55–648.1%

65+9.1%

Gender

47.3%

52.7%

Male47.3%

Female52.7%

Race & ethnicity

66.6%

27%

White66.6%

Black10%

Hispanic27%

Asian1.4%

Education (25+)

27.8%

34.5%

28.8%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma27.8%

Some college34.5%

Bachelor's+28.8%

Housing tenure

83.8%

16.2%

Owner83.8%

Renter16.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Royse City, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,060 → $2,228

up 8.2%

Income

$99,726 → $116,660

up 17.0%

Population

13,512 → 20,037

up 48.3%

Renter share

14.3% → 16.2%

+1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

26.3% → 28.8%

+2.5 pts

Rent in Royse City, TX has climbed 8.2% since 2022, going from about $2,060 per month to roughly $2,228 today. Household income in the area moved from $99,726 to $116,660 across the same window, up 17.0% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 8.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,512 to 20,037 between 2021 and 2024, a 48.3% change. About 16.2% of households rent today, against 14.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.3% to 28.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Royse City, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Royse City on your salary?

At $2,228/mo, how Royse City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 40.3% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 35% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 19.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 15.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 43% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 47.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 38.6% income

stretched

By apartment size

Royse City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Royse City. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Royse City, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Royse City is $2,228/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,980/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($116,660/yr), Royse City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Royse City an affordable city for renters?

Royse City is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,228/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($116,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Royse City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Royse City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,228/mo in Royse City. The local median household income is $116,660/yr, meaning the typical Royse City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Royse City?

Rent in Royse City has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Royse City rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Royse City is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #20 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,228/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Royse City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Royse City ($2,228/mo): Terrell ($1,645/mo), Rockwall ($1,794/mo), Caddo Mills ($2,020/mo).

What percentage of Royse City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of Royse City households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. Royse City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Royse City rent compare to the national average?

Royse City's median rent of $2,228/mo is $263 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #20 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,228/mo, rent takes ~23% of Royse City's median household income ($116,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Royse City 23%Benchmark 30%

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