2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Denton, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Denton, Texas as of August 2026. That's +17% higher than the citywide median of $1,533 and +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Denton
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 Denton
Compare Denton'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Denton.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Denton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth, TX | 5 mi | $2,220 | +$432 (+24%) |
| Argyle, TX | 7.8 mi | $2,830 | +$1,042 (+58%) |
| Aubrey, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,659 | $-129 (-7%) |
| Highland Village, TX | 10.3 mi | $2,210 | +$422 (+24%) |
| Northlake, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,760 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Little Elm, TX | 12.3 mi | $2,630 | +$842 (+47%) |
| Sanger, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,840 | +$52 (+3%) |
| Flower Mound, TX | 12.8 mi | $2,765 | +$977 (+55%) |
| Krum, TX | 13 mi | $1,920 | +$132 (+7%) |
| Lewisville, TX | 15.8 mi | $1,458 | $-330 (-18%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 15.9 mi | $1,462 | $-326 (-18%) |
| Justin, TX | 16.9 mi | $2,500 | +$712 (+40%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Denton — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denton?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Denton, Texas is $1,788 per month. This is +17% higher than the citywide median of $1,533.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Denton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,520 ($5,960/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Denton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Denton's 2-bedroom median of $1,788 is +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Denton rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Denton ranks #189 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Denton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Aubrey ($1,659), Northlake ($1,760), Lewisville ($1,458).