2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Texarkana, AR
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Texarkana, Arkansas as of October 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $1,092 and +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Texarkana
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Texarkana
Compare Texarkana's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $830 |
| 2 | Russellville | $870 |
| 3 | Paragould | $900 |
| 4 | Searcy | $910 |
| 5 | Van Buren | $920 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $930 |
| 7 | Mountain Home | $950 |
| 8 | Fort Smith | $958 |
| 9 | Greenbrier | $990 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $990 |
| 11 | Conway | $1,000 |
| 12 | Hot Springs | $1,000 |
| 13 | Prairie Grove | $1,010 |
| 14 | Siloam Springs | $1,010 |
| 15 | Benton | $1,025 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arkansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,670 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,390 |
| 3 | Hot Springs Village | $1,320 |
| 4 | Farmington | $1,300 |
| 5 | Bentonville | $1,260 |
| 6 | Bella Vista | $1,260 |
| 7 | Barling | $1,150 |
| 8 | Rogers | $1,140 |
| 9 | Fayetteville | $1,140 |
| 10 | Springdale | $1,100 |
| 11 | Gentry | $1,100 |
| 12 | Maumelle | $1,090 |
| 13 | Little Rock | $1,068 |
| 14 | Sherwood | $1,050 |
| 15 | North Little Rock | $1,043 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Texarkana.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Texarkana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,135 | +$105 (+10%) |
| Shreveport, LA | 68.9 mi | $1,045 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Bossier City, LA | 72.4 mi | $1,117 | +$87 (+8%) |
| Longview, TX | 87.5 mi | $1,160 | +$130 (+13%) |
| Hot Springs, AR | 92.4 mi | $1,000 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 100.4 mi | $1,150 | +$120 (+12%) |
| Hot Springs Village, AR | 102.4 mi | $1,320 | +$290 (+28%) |
| Ruston, LA | 108.2 mi | $980 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Benton, AR | 115.2 mi | $1,025 | $-5 (0%) |
| Paris, TX | 119.7 mi | $930 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Greenwood, AR | 122.2 mi | $930 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Tyler, TX | 124.7 mi | $1,368 | +$338 (+33%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Texarkana — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Texarkana?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Texarkana, Arkansas is $1,030 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $1,092.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Texarkana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Texarkana expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Texarkana's 2-bedroom median of $1,030 is +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Texarkana rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arkansas?
Among the 34 cities in Arkansas with 2-bedroom data, Texarkana ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Texarkana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Hot Springs ($1,000), Ruston ($980), Benton ($1,025).