Studio Apartment Rent in Waxahachie, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waxahachie, Texas as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,673 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Waxahachie
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 Waxahachie
Compare Waxahachie'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waxahachie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waxahachie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,540 | +$270 (+21%) |
| Ennis, TX | 13.9 mi | $1,230 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 15.2 mi | $1,555 | +$285 (+22%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 15.7 mi | $1,620 | +$350 (+28%) |
| Ferris, TX | 16 mi | $1,250 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Desoto, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,540 | +$270 (+21%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 19 mi | $1,318 | +$48 (+4%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 21.3 mi | $1,142 | $-128 (-10%) |
| Venus, TX | 21.4 mi | $1,310 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 23.1 mi | $1,410 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 26.3 mi | $1,300 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Corsicana, TX | 26.6 mi | $700 | $-570 (-45%) |
Studio rent in Waxahachie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waxahachie?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waxahachie, Texas is $1,270 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,673.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waxahachie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waxahachie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waxahachie's studio median of $1,270 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waxahachie rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Waxahachie ranks #139 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waxahachie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ennis ($1,230), Ferris ($1,250), Duncanville ($1,142).