2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carrollton, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carrollton, Texas as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,618 and +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Carrollton
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 Carrollton
Compare Carrollton'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Carrollton.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Carrollton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | 4.8 mi | $1,459 | $-46 (-3%) |
| The Colony, TX | 4.8 mi | $2,130 | +$625 (+42%) |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 5.7 mi | $1,566 | +$61 (+4%) |
| Lewisville, TX | 7 mi | $1,480 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Coppell, TX | 7.2 mi | $2,240 | +$735 (+49%) |
| Plano, TX | 10.2 mi | $1,592 | +$87 (+6%) |
| Irving, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,480 | $-25 (-2%) |
| University Park, TX | 11.9 mi | $2,830 | +$1,325 (+88%) |
| Frisco, TX | 12 mi | $1,730 | +$225 (+15%) |
| Little Elm, TX | 12.5 mi | $2,630 | +$1,125 (+75%) |
| Highland Village, TX | 12.9 mi | $2,210 | +$705 (+47%) |
| Richardson, TX | 13 mi | $1,557 | +$52 (+3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Carrollton — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Carrollton?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Carrollton, Texas is $1,505 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,618.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Carrollton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,200 ($5,017/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carrollton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carrollton's 2-bedroom median of $1,505 is +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carrollton rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Carrollton ranks #119 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Carrollton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Addison ($1,459), Lewisville ($1,480), Irving ($1,480).