2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Baytown, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Baytown, Texas as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,569 and +14% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Baytown
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 Baytown
Compare Baytown'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Baytown.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Baytown |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte, TX | 10 mi | $1,560 | +$143 (+10%) |
| Channelview, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,190 | $-227 (-16%) |
| Deer Park, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,560 | +$143 (+10%) |
| Crosby, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,300 | $-117 (-8%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,691 | +$274 (+19%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 17.3 mi | $1,400 | $-17 (-1%) |
| Kemah, TX | 17.5 mi | $1,800 | +$383 (+27%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 18.8 mi | $1,360 | $-57 (-4%) |
| San Leon, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,287 | $-130 (-9%) |
| Webster, TX | 20.5 mi | $1,576 | +$159 (+11%) |
| League City, TX | 21.3 mi | $1,880 | +$463 (+33%) |
| Atascocita, TX | 22.3 mi | $1,960 | +$543 (+38%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Baytown — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Baytown?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Baytown, Texas is $1,417 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,569.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Baytown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,680 ($4,723/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is Baytown expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Baytown's 2-bedroom median of $1,417 is +14% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Baytown rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Baytown ranks #101 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Baytown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Channelview ($1,190), Crosby ($1,300), Pasadena ($1,400).