2-Bedroom Rent · August 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Katy, TX

$2,035/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Katy, Texas as of August 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,999 and +23% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$2,035
August 2026
vs city overall
+2%
$1,999 city median
vs national
+23%
$1,655 US median
Texas rank
#229
of 261 cities

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.

Annual income
$81,400
Monthly gross
$6,783
Hourly (full-time)
$39.13

Rent by apartment size in Katy

Compare Katy's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,633
1-Bedroom
$1,703
2-Bedroom (current)
$2,035
3-Bedroom
$2,713
4+ Bedroom
$3,418

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Splendora$694
2Clute$746
3Salado$877
4Alton$930
5Bonham$930
6Eagle Pass$930
7Paris$930
8Corsicana$950
9Palestine$965
10Mabank$977
11Robinson$978
12Del Rio$980
13Navasota$980
14San Juan$980
15Marshall$990

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas

#City2-Bedroom rent
1University Park$2,830
2Argyle$2,830
3Flower Mound$2,765
4Little Elm$2,630
5Aledo$2,560
6Justin$2,500
7Lakeway$2,490
8Lavon$2,470
9Keller$2,400
10Royse City$2,380
11Haslet$2,370
12Celina$2,340
13Fresno$2,290
14Bellaire$2,290
15Leander$2,260

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Katy.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Katy
Cinco Ranch, TX4.5 mi$1,754$-281 (-14%)
Richmond, TX9.7 mi$2,035
Brookshire, TX11.5 mi$1,272$-763 (-37%)
Pecan Grove, TX12.2 mi$1,446$-589 (-29%)
Fulshear, TX12.8 mi$2,130+$95 (+5%)
Cypress, TX13 mi$2,000$-35 (-2%)
Jersey Village, TX16.2 mi$1,216$-819 (-40%)
Sugar Land, TX16.5 mi$2,140+$105 (+5%)
Hockley, TX17.8 mi$1,680$-355 (-17%)
Stafford, TX19 mi$1,640$-395 (-19%)
Rosenberg, TX19.2 mi$1,540$-495 (-24%)
Tomball, TX22.2 mi$1,810$-225 (-11%)

2-Bedroom rent in Katy — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Katy?

As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Katy, Texas is $2,035 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,999.

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 $1,655. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Katy rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?

Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Katy ranks #229 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).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Katy, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.