2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Allen, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Allen, Texas as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,678 and +6% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Allen
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 Allen
Compare Allen's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,670 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 9 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $2,300 |
| 14 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 15 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Allen.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview, TX | 4.1 mi | $1,974 | +$415 (+27%) |
| McKinney, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,690 | +$131 (+8%) |
| Plano, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,592 | +$33 (+2%) |
| Richardson, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,557 | $-2 (0%) |
| Wylie, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,728 | +$169 (+11%) |
| Sachse, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,591 | +$32 (+2%) |
| Frisco, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,730 | +$171 (+11%) |
| Princeton, TX | 12.9 mi | $2,130 | +$571 (+37%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,796 | +$237 (+15%) |
| Melissa, TX | 14 mi | $1,790 | +$231 (+15%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,551 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Prosper, TX | 14.7 mi | $2,670 | +$1,111 (+71%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Allen — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Allen?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Allen, Texas is $1,559 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,678.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Allen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,360 ($5,197/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Allen expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Allen's 2-bedroom median of $1,559 is +6% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Allen rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Allen ranks #138 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Allen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Richardson ($1,557), Rowlett ($1,551).