2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Odessa, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Odessa, Texas as of August 2026. That's +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,554 and +9% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Odessa
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 Odessa
Compare Odessa'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 Odessa.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Odessa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,834 | +$34 (+2%) |
| Big Spring, TX | 63.6 mi | $1,130 | $-670 (-37%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 97.5 mi | $1,140 | $-660 (-37%) |
| Wolfforth, TX | 109.5 mi | $1,300 | $-500 (-28%) |
| Lubbock, TX | 118.7 mi | $1,183 | $-617 (-34%) |
| San Angelo, TX | 137.6 mi | $1,347 | $-453 (-25%) |
| Carlsbad, NM | 148.2 mi | $1,080 | $-720 (-40%) |
| Roswell, NM | 187 mi | $1,030 | $-770 (-43%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Odessa — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Odessa?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Odessa, Texas is $1,800 per month. This is +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,554.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Odessa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,000 ($6,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Odessa expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Odessa's 2-bedroom median of $1,800 is +9% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Odessa rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Odessa ranks #196 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Odessa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Big Spring ($1,130), Hobbs ($1,140), Wolfforth ($1,300).