2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Longview, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Longview, Texas as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $1,176 and +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Longview
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 Longview
Compare Longview'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 | Prosper | $2,670 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 9 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $2,300 |
| 14 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 15 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Longview.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Longview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore, TX | 12.8 mi | $1,150 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Marshall, TX | 25.6 mi | $990 | $-170 (-15%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 39.1 mi | $1,610 | +$450 (+39%) |
| Tyler, TX | 40.2 mi | $1,368 | +$208 (+18%) |
| Flint, TX | 51 mi | $1,410 | +$250 (+22%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 54.9 mi | $990 | $-170 (-15%) |
| Shreveport, LA | 66.6 mi | $1,045 | $-115 (-10%) |
| Texarkana, TX | 76.3 mi | $1,135 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Bossier City, LA | 76.3 mi | $1,117 | $-43 (-4%) |
| Palestine, TX | 80.6 mi | $965 | $-195 (-17%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 82.2 mi | $1,050 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Athens, TX | 85.8 mi | $1,000 | $-160 (-14%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Longview — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Longview?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Longview, Texas is $1,160 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $1,176.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Longview?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Longview expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Longview's 2-bedroom median of $1,160 is +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Longview rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Longview ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Longview?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Kilgore ($1,150), Marshall ($990), Nacogdoches ($990).