1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wylie, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wylie, Texas as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,879 and +7% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wylie
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 Wylie
Compare Wylie's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 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 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wylie.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wylie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse, TX | 4.3 mi | $1,341 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Lavon, TX | 5.6 mi | $2,110 | +$619 (+42%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,237 | $-254 (-17%) |
| Garland, TX | 9.9 mi | $1,532 | +$41 (+3%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 10 mi | $1,383 | $-108 (-7%) |
| Allen, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,350 | $-141 (-9%) |
| Princeton, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,820 | +$329 (+22%) |
| Fairview, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,429 | $-62 (-4%) |
| Richardson, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,311 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Plano, TX | 15.1 mi | $1,364 | $-127 (-9%) |
| McKinney, TX | 15.4 mi | $1,430 | $-61 (-4%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.1 mi | $2,030 | +$539 (+36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wylie — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wylie?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wylie, Texas is $1,491 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,879.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wylie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,640 ($4,970/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wylie expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wylie's 1-bedroom median of $1,491 is +7% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wylie rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Wylie ranks #190 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wylie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Sachse ($1,341), Rowlett ($1,237), Rockwall ($1,383).