2-Bedroom Rent · August 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Stafford, TX

$1,640/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Stafford, Texas as of August 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,578 and +1% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$1,640
August 2026
vs city overall
+4%
$1,578 city median
vs national
-1%
$1,655 US median
Texas rank
#161
of 261 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Stafford

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.

Annual income
$65,600
Monthly gross
$5,467
Hourly (full-time)
$31.54

Rent by apartment size in Stafford

Compare Stafford's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,310
1-Bedroom
$1,370
2-Bedroom (current)
$1,640
3-Bedroom
$2,190
4+ Bedroom
$2,750

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Splendora$694
2Clute$746
3Salado$877
4Alton$930
5Bonham$930
6Eagle Pass$930
7Paris$930
8Corsicana$950
9Palestine$965
10Mabank$977
11Robinson$978
12Del Rio$980
13Navasota$980
14San Juan$980
15Marshall$990

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas

#City2-Bedroom rent
1University Park$2,830
2Argyle$2,830
3Flower Mound$2,765
4Little Elm$2,630
5Aledo$2,560
6Justin$2,500
7Lakeway$2,490
8Lavon$2,470
9Keller$2,400
10Royse City$2,380
11Haslet$2,370
12Celina$2,340
13Fresno$2,290
14Bellaire$2,290
15Leander$2,260

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Stafford.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Stafford
Sugar Land, TX4.5 mi$2,140+$500 (+30%)
Missouri City, TX5.3 mi$2,125+$485 (+30%)
Fresno, TX8.8 mi$2,290+$650 (+40%)
Bellaire, TX9.2 mi$2,290+$650 (+40%)
Pecan Grove, TX11.3 mi$1,446$-194 (-12%)
Richmond, TX12.9 mi$2,035+$395 (+24%)
Rosenberg, TX15.9 mi$1,540$-100 (-6%)
Cinco Ranch, TX16 mi$1,754+$114 (+7%)
Houston, TX16.6 mi$1,577$-63 (-4%)
Manvel, TX17.3 mi$1,320$-320 (-20%)
Pearland, TX18.1 mi$1,480$-160 (-10%)
Iowa Colony, TX18.1 mi$1,200$-440 (-27%)

2-Bedroom rent in Stafford — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Stafford?

As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Stafford, Texas is $1,640 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,578.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Stafford?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,600 ($5,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.54/hour at a full-time job.

Is Stafford expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Stafford's 2-bedroom median of $1,640 is +1% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Stafford rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?

Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Stafford ranks #161 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Stafford?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Pecan Grove ($1,446), Rosenberg ($1,540), Houston ($1,577).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Stafford, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.