2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Houston, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Houston, Texas as of August 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,561 and +5% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Houston
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 Houston
Compare Houston'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Houston.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Houston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire, TX | 7.4 mi | $2,290 | +$713 (+45%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 14.8 mi | $1,400 | $-177 (-11%) |
| Pearland, TX | 14.8 mi | $1,480 | $-97 (-6%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,216 | $-361 (-23%) |
| Humble, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,565 | $-12 (-1%) |
| Stafford, TX | 16.6 mi | $1,640 | +$63 (+4%) |
| Fresno, TX | 17 mi | $2,290 | +$713 (+45%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 17 mi | $2,125 | +$548 (+35%) |
| Channelview, TX | 17.5 mi | $1,190 | $-387 (-25%) |
| Deer Park, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,560 | $-17 (-1%) |
| Manvel, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,320 | $-257 (-16%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 20.8 mi | $2,140 | +$563 (+36%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Houston — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Houston?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Houston, Texas is $1,577 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,561.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Houston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,080 ($5,257/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Houston expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Houston's 2-bedroom median of $1,577 is +5% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Houston rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Houston ranks #146 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Houston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Pasadena ($1,400), Pearland ($1,480), Jersey Village ($1,216).