2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Belton, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Belton, Texas as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,638 and +26% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Belton
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 Belton
Compare Belton'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Belton.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Belton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolanville, TX | 7.4 mi | $1,160 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Salado, TX | 7.7 mi | $877 | $-343 (-28%) |
| Harker Heights, TX | 10 mi | $1,140 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Temple, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,227 | +$7 (+1%) |
| Killeen, TX | 16.2 mi | $1,168 | $-52 (-4%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 17.7 mi | $2,000 | +$780 (+64%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 29.1 mi | $1,543 | +$323 (+26%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 30.8 mi | $1,030 | $-190 (-16%) |
| Taylor, TX | 33.5 mi | $1,740 | +$520 (+43%) |
| Hutto, TX | 34.1 mi | $1,656 | +$436 (+36%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 34.3 mi | $1,090 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Hewitt, TX | 34.8 mi | $1,800 | +$580 (+48%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Belton — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Belton?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Belton, Texas is $1,220 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,638.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Belton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,800 ($4,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Belton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Belton's 2-bedroom median of $1,220 is +26% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Belton rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Belton ranks #59 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Belton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Nolanville ($1,160), Salado ($877), Harker Heights ($1,140).