2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Port Arthur, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Port Arthur, Texas as of August 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,270 and +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Port Arthur
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 Port Arthur
Compare Port Arthur'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Port Arthur.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Port Arthur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City, TX | 5.9 mi | $1,070 | — |
| Nederland, TX | 8.3 mi | $1,310 | +$240 (+22%) |
| Orange, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,068 | $-2 (0%) |
| Beaumont, TX | 20 mi | $1,140 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Lumberton, TX | 28.1 mi | $1,060 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Sulphur, LA | 42.6 mi | $1,040 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Westlake, LA | 47 mi | $1,140 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Lake Charles, LA | 48.9 mi | $1,193 | +$123 (+11%) |
| Deridder, LA | 73.1 mi | $940 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Baytown, TX | 73.5 mi | $1,417 | +$347 (+32%) |
| San Leon, TX | 78.1 mi | $1,287 | +$217 (+20%) |
| Crosby, TX | 80.4 mi | $1,300 | +$230 (+21%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Port Arthur — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Port Arthur?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Port Arthur, Texas is $1,070 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,270.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Port Arthur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,800 ($3,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Arthur expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Port Arthur's 2-bedroom median of $1,070 is +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Port Arthur rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Port Arthur ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Port Arthur?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Orange ($1,068), Lumberton ($1,060), Sulphur ($1,040).