Studio Apartment Rent in Wichita Falls, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wichita Falls, Texas as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,318 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wichita Falls
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 Wichita Falls
Compare Wichita Falls'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wichita Falls.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wichita Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton, OK | 52.9 mi | $730 | $-102 (-12%) |
| Duncan, OK | 62.3 mi | $770 | $-62 (-7%) |
| Mineral Wells, TX | 79 mi | $830 | $-2 (0%) |
| Decatur, TX | 80.5 mi | $1,000 | +$168 (+20%) |
| Weatherford, TX | 90.4 mi | $1,360 | +$528 (+63%) |
| Krum, TX | 93.3 mi | $1,560 | +$728 (+88%) |
| Azle, TX | 94.2 mi | $1,180 | +$348 (+42%) |
| Sanger, TX | 96.3 mi | $1,490 | +$658 (+79%) |
| Justin, TX | 97.2 mi | $2,030 | +$1,198 (+144%) |
| Ardmore, OK | 99.1 mi | $790 | $-42 (-5%) |
| Haslet, TX | 99.8 mi | $1,910 | +$1,078 (+130%) |
| Aledo, TX | 101.8 mi | $2,060 | +$1,228 (+148%) |
Studio rent in Wichita Falls — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wichita Falls?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wichita Falls, Texas is $832 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,318.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wichita Falls?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,280 ($2,773/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wichita Falls expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wichita Falls's studio median of $832 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wichita Falls rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Wichita Falls ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wichita Falls?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lawton ($730), Duncan ($770), Mineral Wells ($830).