2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bastrop, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bastrop, Texas as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,836 and +5% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Bastrop
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 Bastrop
Compare Bastrop'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 Bastrop.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bastrop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin, TX | 15 mi | $1,740 | — |
| Del Valle, TX | 18.9 mi | $1,810 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Manor, TX | 20.1 mi | $1,544 | $-196 (-11%) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 28.5 mi | $2,070 | +$330 (+19%) |
| Lockhart, TX | 29.7 mi | $1,740 | — |
| Taylor, TX | 31.7 mi | $1,740 | — |
| Hutto, TX | 33.7 mi | $1,656 | $-84 (-5%) |
| Buda, TX | 35.3 mi | $1,960 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Kyle, TX | 35.6 mi | $1,950 | +$210 (+12%) |
| Maxwell, TX | 36.4 mi | $1,740 | — |
| Round Rock, TX | 36.6 mi | $2,067 | +$327 (+19%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 43.1 mi | $2,060 | +$320 (+18%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bastrop — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bastrop?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bastrop, Texas is $1,740 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,836.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bastrop?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,600 ($5,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bastrop expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bastrop's 2-bedroom median of $1,740 is +5% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bastrop rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Bastrop ranks #177 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bastrop?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Manor ($1,544), Hutto ($1,656).