2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lufkin, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lufkin, Texas as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,313 and +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Lufkin
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 Lufkin
Compare Lufkin'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Lufkin.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Lufkin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches, TX | 28.7 mi | $990 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Livingston, TX | 42 mi | $1,000 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Palestine, TX | 69 mi | $965 | $-85 (-8%) |
| Huntsville, TX | 69.5 mi | $1,125 | +$75 (+7%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 70.6 mi | $1,610 | +$560 (+53%) |
| Cleveland, TX | 71.4 mi | $1,180 | +$130 (+12%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 74 mi | $1,150 | +$100 (+10%) |
| Willis, TX | 77.5 mi | $1,425 | +$375 (+36%) |
| Tyler, TX | 77.6 mi | $1,368 | +$318 (+30%) |
| Flint, TX | 77.7 mi | $1,410 | +$360 (+34%) |
| Splendora, TX | 80.7 mi | $694 | $-356 (-34%) |
| Longview, TX | 82.2 mi | $1,160 | +$110 (+10%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Lufkin — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lufkin?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lufkin, Texas is $1,050 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,313.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Lufkin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lufkin expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lufkin's 2-bedroom median of $1,050 is +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lufkin rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Lufkin ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Lufkin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Nacogdoches ($990), Livingston ($1,000), Palestine ($965).