2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pharr, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pharr, Texas as of October 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,116 and +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Pharr
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 Pharr
Compare Pharr'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 | Forney | $2,430 |
| 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 Pharr.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Pharr |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | 5.7 mi | $1,153 | +$133 (+13%) |
| Alton, TX | 12.5 mi | $930 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 13.8 mi | $990 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Mission, TX | 13.9 mi | $1,010 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,003 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 33.5 mi | $1,000 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 46.7 mi | $1,180 | +$160 (+16%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 53.5 mi | $1,003 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 92 mi | $1,170 | +$150 (+15%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 120.9 mi | $1,420 | +$400 (+39%) |
| Portland, TX | 132.3 mi | $1,860 | +$840 (+82%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 135.5 mi | $1,520 | +$500 (+49%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Pharr — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pharr?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Pharr, Texas is $1,020 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,116.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Pharr?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,800 ($3,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pharr expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pharr's 2-bedroom median of $1,020 is +38% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pharr rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Pharr ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Pharr?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Alton ($930), Weslaco ($990), Mission ($1,010).