2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Allen, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Allen, Texas as of October 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,734 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
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 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Forney | $2,430 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Allen.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Allen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview, TX | 4.1 mi | $1,974 | +$363 (+23%) |
| McKinney, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,618 | +$7 (0%) |
| Plano, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,613 | +$2 (0%) |
| Richardson, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,532 | $-79 (-5%) |
| Wylie, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,747 | +$136 (+8%) |
| Sachse, TX | 10.4 mi | $1,579 | $-32 (-2%) |
| Frisco, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,710 | +$99 (+6%) |
| Princeton, TX | 12.9 mi | $2,130 | +$519 (+32%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,796 | +$185 (+11%) |
| Melissa, TX | 14 mi | $1,657 | +$46 (+3%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,519 | $-92 (-6%) |
| Prosper, TX | 14.7 mi | $1,961 | +$350 (+22%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Allen — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Allen?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Allen, Texas is $1,611 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,734.
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 $64,440 ($5,370/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.98/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 $1,611 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Allen rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Allen ranks #147 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Allen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Richardson ($1,532), Sachse ($1,579), Rowlett ($1,519).