2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Midlothian, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Midlothian, Texas as of August 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $2,052 and +21% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Midlothian
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 Midlothian
Compare Midlothian'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 Midlothian.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Midlothian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus, TX | 7.5 mi | $1,630 | $-370 (-18%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 7.9 mi | $1,679 | $-321 (-16%) |
| Glenn Heights, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,578 | $-422 (-21%) |
| Desoto, TX | 12.5 mi | $1,890 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 12.7 mi | $2,080 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Red Oak, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,890 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,407 | $-593 (-30%) |
| Alvarado, TX | 14.9 mi | $1,500 | $-500 (-25%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 15.3 mi | $1,960 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Waxahachie, TX | 15.7 mi | $1,560 | $-440 (-22%) |
| Lancaster, TX | 17.7 mi | $1,910 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Arlington, TX | 18.1 mi | $1,394 | $-606 (-30%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Midlothian — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Midlothian?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Midlothian, Texas is $2,000 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $2,052.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Midlothian?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Midlothian expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Midlothian's 2-bedroom median of $2,000 is +21% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Midlothian rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Midlothian ranks #226 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Midlothian?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Venus ($1,630), Cedar Hill ($1,679), Glenn Heights ($1,578).