2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Garland, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Garland, Texas as of October 2026. That's +15% higher than the citywide median of $1,560 and +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Garland
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 Garland
Compare Garland'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 | Forney | $2,430 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Garland.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Garland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse, TX | 5.6 mi | $1,579 | $-217 (-12%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 5.8 mi | $1,519 | $-277 (-15%) |
| Richardson, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,532 | $-264 (-15%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,355 | $-441 (-25%) |
| Wylie, TX | 9.9 mi | $1,747 | $-49 (-3%) |
| University Park, TX | 11.2 mi | $2,830 | +$1,034 (+58%) |
| Plano, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,613 | $-183 (-10%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,600 | $-196 (-11%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 13.3 mi | $2,155 | +$359 (+20%) |
| Allen, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,611 | $-185 (-10%) |
| Dallas, TX | 14.4 mi | $1,882 | +$86 (+5%) |
| Lavon, TX | 14.4 mi | $1,818 | +$22 (+1%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Garland — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Garland?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Garland, Texas is $1,796 per month. This is +15% higher than the citywide median of $1,560.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Garland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,840 ($5,987/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Garland expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Garland's 2-bedroom median of $1,796 is +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Garland rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Garland ranks #186 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Garland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Sachse ($1,579), Rowlett ($1,519), Richardson ($1,532).