2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Porte, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte, Texas as of August 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $1,659 and +6% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in La Porte
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 La Porte
Compare La Porte'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 La Porte.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs La Porte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park, TX | 4.5 mi | $1,560 | — |
| Channelview, TX | 7.9 mi | $1,190 | $-370 (-24%) |
| Pasadena, TX | 8 mi | $1,400 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 9 mi | $1,691 | +$131 (+8%) |
| Baytown, TX | 10 mi | $1,417 | $-143 (-9%) |
| Kemah, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,800 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Webster, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,576 | +$16 (+1%) |
| League City, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,880 | +$320 (+21%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 13.4 mi | $1,360 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 15.2 mi | $1,930 | +$370 (+24%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,550 | $-10 (-1%) |
| San Leon, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,287 | $-273 (-17%) |
2-Bedroom rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in La Porte, Texas is $1,560 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $1,659.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in La Porte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,400 ($5,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Porte's 2-bedroom median of $1,560 is +6% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, La Porte ranks #139 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near La Porte?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Channelview ($1,190), Pasadena ($1,400), Baytown ($1,417).