2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Denison, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Denison, Texas as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,437 and +23% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Denison
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 Denison
Compare Denison'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 Denison.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Denison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,320 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Durant, OK | 20.9 mi | $990 | $-280 (-22%) |
| Van Alstyne, TX | 21.4 mi | $1,570 | +$300 (+24%) |
| Anna, TX | 27.2 mi | $1,804 | +$534 (+42%) |
| Bonham, TX | 28.1 mi | $930 | $-340 (-27%) |
| Melissa, TX | 32 mi | $1,790 | +$520 (+41%) |
| Celina, TX | 32 mi | $2,340 | +$1,070 (+84%) |
| McKinney, TX | 37.7 mi | $1,690 | +$420 (+33%) |
| Prosper, TX | 39.8 mi | $2,670 | +$1,400 (+110%) |
| Fairview, TX | 41.3 mi | $1,974 | +$704 (+55%) |
| Princeton, TX | 41.4 mi | $2,130 | +$860 (+68%) |
| Farmersville, TX | 41.6 mi | $1,790 | +$520 (+41%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Denison — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denison?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Denison, Texas is $1,270 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,437.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Denison?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Denison expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Denison's 2-bedroom median of $1,270 is +23% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 25th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Denison rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Denison ranks #68 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Denison?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Durant ($990), Bonham ($930).