2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Temple, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Temple, Texas as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,428 and +26% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Temple
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 Temple
Compare Temple'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 | Prosper | $2,670 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 9 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $2,300 |
| 14 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 15 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Temple.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Temple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton, TX | 11.3 mi | $1,220 | $-7 (-1%) |
| Salado, TX | 17.1 mi | $877 | $-350 (-29%) |
| Nolanville, TX | 17.9 mi | $1,160 | $-67 (-5%) |
| Harker Heights, TX | 20.9 mi | $1,140 | $-87 (-7%) |
| Hewitt, TX | 26.2 mi | $1,800 | +$573 (+47%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 26.6 mi | $2,000 | +$773 (+63%) |
| Killeen, TX | 26.9 mi | $1,168 | $-59 (-5%) |
| Woodway, TX | 29.6 mi | $1,610 | +$383 (+31%) |
| Waco, TX | 32.7 mi | $1,408 | +$181 (+15%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 35.5 mi | $1,030 | $-197 (-16%) |
| Taylor, TX | 36.4 mi | $1,740 | +$513 (+42%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 38.5 mi | $1,543 | +$316 (+26%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Temple — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Temple?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Temple, Texas is $1,227 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,428.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Temple?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,080 ($4,090/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Temple expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Temple's 2-bedroom median of $1,227 is +26% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Temple rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 262 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Temple ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Temple?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Belton ($1,220), Salado ($877), Nolanville ($1,160).