2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Killeen, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Killeen, Texas as of August 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,258 and +29% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Killeen
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 Killeen
Compare Killeen'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Killeen.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Killeen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX | 6.4 mi | $1,140 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Nolanville, TX | 9 mi | $1,160 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Salado, TX | 16.1 mi | $877 | $-291 (-25%) |
| Belton, TX | 16.2 mi | $1,220 | +$52 (+4%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 19 mi | $1,090 | $-78 (-7%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 19.8 mi | $2,000 | +$832 (+71%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,556 | +$388 (+33%) |
| Temple, TX | 26.9 mi | $1,227 | +$59 (+5%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 30 mi | $1,740 | +$572 (+49%) |
| Leander, TX | 37.2 mi | $2,260 | +$1,092 (+93%) |
| Hutto, TX | 37.7 mi | $1,641 | +$473 (+40%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 37.9 mi | $2,067 | +$899 (+77%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Killeen — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Killeen?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Killeen, Texas is $1,168 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,258.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Killeen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,720 ($3,893/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Killeen expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Killeen's 2-bedroom median of $1,168 is +29% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Killeen rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Killeen ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Killeen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Harker Heights ($1,140), Nolanville ($1,160), Salado ($877).