2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Richardson, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Richardson, Texas as of October 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,648 and +8% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Richardson
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 Richardson
Compare Richardson'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Richardson.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Richardson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | 6.3 mi | $1,613 | +$81 (+5%) |
| Garland, TX | 6.6 mi | $1,796 | +$264 (+17%) |
| Sachse, TX | 8.6 mi | $1,579 | +$47 (+3%) |
| Addison, TX | 9.3 mi | $1,477 | $-55 (-4%) |
| University Park, TX | 9.5 mi | $2,830 | +$1,298 (+85%) |
| Allen, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,611 | +$79 (+5%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,519 | $-13 (-1%) |
| Wylie, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,747 | +$215 (+14%) |
| Carrollton, TX | 13 mi | $2,013 | +$481 (+31%) |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 13.3 mi | $1,546 | +$14 (+1%) |
| Fairview, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,974 | +$442 (+29%) |
| Frisco, TX | 14.7 mi | $1,710 | +$178 (+12%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Richardson — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Richardson?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Richardson, Texas is $1,532 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,648.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Richardson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,280 ($5,107/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Richardson expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Richardson's 2-bedroom median of $1,532 is +8% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Richardson rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Richardson ranks #123 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Richardson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Addison ($1,477), Rowlett ($1,519).