2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sugar Land, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sugar Land, Texas as of August 2026. That's +3% higher than the citywide median of $2,068 and +29% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Sugar Land
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 Sugar Land
Compare Sugar Land'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 Sugar Land.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Sugar Land |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford, TX | 4.5 mi | $1,640 | $-500 (-23%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 7 mi | $1,446 | $-694 (-32%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 8.4 mi | $2,125 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Richmond, TX | 8.9 mi | $2,035 | $-105 (-5%) |
| Rosenberg, TX | 11.6 mi | $1,540 | $-600 (-28%) |
| Fresno, TX | 11.9 mi | $2,290 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 12.9 mi | $1,754 | $-386 (-18%) |
| Bellaire, TX | 13.4 mi | $2,290 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Katy, TX | 16.5 mi | $2,035 | $-105 (-5%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 19.4 mi | $1,200 | $-940 (-44%) |
| Jersey Village, TX | 19.7 mi | $1,216 | $-924 (-43%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 20.5 mi | $2,130 | $-10 (0%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Sugar Land — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sugar Land?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Sugar Land, Texas is $2,140 per month. This is +3% higher than the citywide median of $2,068.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Sugar Land?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $85,600 ($7,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sugar Land expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sugar Land's 2-bedroom median of $2,140 is +29% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sugar Land rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Sugar Land ranks #240 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Sugar Land?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Stafford ($1,640), Pecan Grove ($1,446), Missouri City ($2,125).