2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Balch Springs, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Balch Springs, Texas as of August 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,715 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Balch Springs
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 Balch Springs
Compare Balch Springs'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 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Balch Springs.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Balch Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 4 mi | $1,341 | $-259 (-16%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 9.4 mi | $1,730 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Forney, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,829 | +$229 (+14%) |
| Ferris, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,540 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Dallas, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,882 | +$282 (+18%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,910 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,796 | +$196 (+12%) |
| Crandall, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,620 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 14.6 mi | $1,451 | $-149 (-9%) |
| University Park, TX | 15.6 mi | $2,830 | +$1,230 (+77%) |
| Sachse, TX | 17.6 mi | $1,572 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,624 | +$24 (+2%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Balch Springs — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Balch Springs?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Balch Springs, Texas is $1,600 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,715.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Balch Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Balch Springs expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Balch Springs's 2-bedroom median of $1,600 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Balch Springs rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Balch Springs ranks #150 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Balch Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Mesquite ($1,341), Ferris ($1,540), Rowlett ($1,451).