2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elgin, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elgin, Texas as of August 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,821 and +5% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Elgin
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 Elgin
Compare Elgin'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Elgin.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Elgin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor, TX | 11.2 mi | $1,569 | $-171 (-10%) |
| Bastrop, TX | 15 mi | $1,740 | — |
| Taylor, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,740 | — |
| Pflugerville, TX | 17.6 mi | $2,070 | +$330 (+19%) |
| Hutto, TX | 19.9 mi | $1,641 | $-99 (-6%) |
| Del Valle, TX | 21.1 mi | $1,810 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 25.1 mi | $2,067 | +$327 (+19%) |
| Cedar Park, TX | 33.9 mi | $2,060 | +$320 (+18%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 34.6 mi | $1,556 | $-184 (-11%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 37 mi | $2,000 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Buda, TX | 37.5 mi | $1,960 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Lockhart, TX | 38.9 mi | $1,740 | — |
2-Bedroom rent in Elgin — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Elgin?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Elgin, Texas is $1,740 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,821.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Elgin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,600 ($5,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elgin expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elgin's 2-bedroom median of $1,740 is +5% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elgin rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Elgin ranks #177 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Elgin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Manor ($1,569), Hutto ($1,641), Georgetown ($1,556).