1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Terrell, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Terrell, Texas as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,645 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Terrell
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 Terrell
Compare Terrell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
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 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Terrell.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Terrell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forney, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,534 | +$214 (+16%) |
| Royse City, TX | 12.7 mi | $2,030 | +$710 (+54%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,835 | +$515 (+39%) |
| Crandall, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,380 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 19.8 mi | $1,470 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 20.4 mi | $1,322 | +$2 (0%) |
| Lavon, TX | 20.5 mi | $2,110 | +$790 (+60%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 20.7 mi | $1,137 | $-183 (-14%) |
| Caddo Mills, TX | 22 mi | $1,480 | +$160 (+12%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,360 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Kemp, TX | 22.3 mi | $754 | $-566 (-43%) |
| Wylie, TX | 23.8 mi | $1,475 | +$155 (+12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Terrell — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Terrell?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Terrell, Texas is $1,320 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,645.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Terrell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Terrell expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Terrell's 1-bedroom median of $1,320 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Terrell rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Terrell ranks #141 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Terrell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Mesquite ($1,137), Kemp ($754).