2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bellaire, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellaire, Texas as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,836 and +38% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Bellaire
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 Bellaire
Compare Bellaire'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 (this page) | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Bellaire.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bellaire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 7.4 mi | $1,577 | $-713 (-31%) |
| Stafford, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,640 | $-650 (-28%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 10.4 mi | $2,125 | $-165 (-7%) |
| Fresno, TX | 11.5 mi | $2,290 | — |
| Sugar Land, TX | 13.4 mi | $2,140 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Pearland, TX | 14.5 mi | $1,480 | $-810 (-35%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 14.8 mi | $1,216 | $-1,074 (-47%) |
| Manvel, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,320 | $-970 (-42%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 19.4 mi | $1,446 | $-844 (-37%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 20 mi | $1,400 | $-890 (-39%) |
| Richmond, TX | 20.3 mi | $2,035 | $-255 (-11%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 21.8 mi | $1,754 | $-536 (-23%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bellaire — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellaire?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bellaire, Texas is $2,290 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,836.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bellaire?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,600 ($7,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellaire expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bellaire's 2-bedroom median of $2,290 is +38% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bellaire rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Bellaire ranks #248 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bellaire?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Houston ($1,577), Stafford ($1,640), Missouri City ($2,125).