2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Athens, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Athens, Texas as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,168 and +40% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Athens
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 Athens
Compare Athens'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Athens.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank, TX | 23.1 mi | $977 | $-23 (-2%) |
| Palestine, TX | 29.8 mi | $965 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Flint, TX | 35.1 mi | $1,410 | +$410 (+41%) |
| Corsicana, TX | 42.9 mi | $950 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Tyler, TX | 45.6 mi | $1,368 | +$368 (+37%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 48.1 mi | $1,610 | +$610 (+61%) |
| Ennis, TX | 49.7 mi | $1,520 | +$520 (+52%) |
| Crandall, TX | 51.5 mi | $1,620 | +$620 (+62%) |
| Terrell, TX | 53.3 mi | $1,550 | +$550 (+55%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 56.3 mi | $1,730 | +$730 (+73%) |
| Ferris, TX | 58.1 mi | $1,540 | +$540 (+54%) |
| Forney, TX | 58.6 mi | $1,801 | +$801 (+80%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Athens — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Athens?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Athens, Texas is $1,000 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,168.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Athens?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Athens expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Athens's 2-bedroom median of $1,000 is +40% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Athens rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Athens ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Athens?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Mabank ($977), Palestine ($965), Corsicana ($950).