2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Richmond, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Richmond, Texas as of August 2026. That's +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,833 and +23% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Richmond
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 Richmond
Compare Richmond'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 Richmond.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Grove, TX | 2.6 mi | $1,446 | $-589 (-29%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 5.2 mi | $1,754 | $-281 (-14%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 8.9 mi | $2,140 | +$105 (+5%) |
| Katy, TX | 9.7 mi | $2,035 | — |
| Rosenberg, TX | 9.9 mi | $1,540 | $-495 (-24%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 11.8 mi | $2,130 | +$95 (+5%) |
| Stafford, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,640 | $-395 (-19%) |
| Brookshire, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,272 | $-763 (-37%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 17.2 mi | $2,125 | +$90 (+4%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 20.2 mi | $1,216 | $-819 (-40%) |
| Bellaire, TX | 20.3 mi | $2,290 | +$255 (+13%) |
| Fresno, TX | 20.8 mi | $2,290 | +$255 (+13%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Richmond — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Richmond?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Richmond, Texas is $2,035 per month. This is +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,833.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Richmond?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,400 ($6,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Richmond expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Richmond's 2-bedroom median of $2,035 is +23% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Richmond rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Richmond ranks #230 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Richmond?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Pecan Grove ($1,446), Cinco Ranch ($1,754), Rosenberg ($1,540).