2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Katy, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Katy, Texas as of October 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,939 and +23% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Katy
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 Katy
Compare Katy'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 Katy.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Katy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 4.5 mi | $1,754 | $-281 (-14%) |
| Richmond, TX | 9.7 mi | $2,035 | — |
| Brookshire, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,272 | $-763 (-37%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,446 | $-589 (-29%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 12.8 mi | $2,130 | +$95 (+5%) |
| Cypress, TX | 13 mi | $2,000 | $-35 (-2%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 16.2 mi | $1,735 | $-300 (-15%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 16.5 mi | $2,140 | +$105 (+5%) |
| Hockley, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,680 | $-355 (-17%) |
| Stafford, TX | 19 mi | $1,640 | $-395 (-19%) |
| Rosenberg, TX | 19.2 mi | $1,540 | $-495 (-24%) |
| Tomball, TX | 22.2 mi | $1,810 | $-225 (-11%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Katy — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Katy?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Katy, Texas is $2,035 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,939.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Katy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,400 ($6,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Katy expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Katy's 2-bedroom median of $2,035 is +23% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Katy rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Katy ranks #220 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Katy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Cinco Ranch ($1,754), Brookshire ($1,272), Pecan Grove ($1,446).