2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tyler, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Tyler, Texas as of October 2026. That's +9% higher than the citywide median of $1,259 and +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Tyler
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 Tyler
Compare Tyler'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Tyler.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Tyler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse, TX | 7 mi | $1,610 | +$242 (+18%) |
| Flint, TX | 11 mi | $1,410 | +$42 (+3%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 28.7 mi | $1,150 | $-218 (-16%) |
| Longview, TX | 40.2 mi | $1,160 | $-208 (-15%) |
| Palestine, TX | 44.7 mi | $965 | $-403 (-29%) |
| Athens, TX | 45.6 mi | $1,000 | $-368 (-27%) |
| Mabank, TX | 56.9 mi | $977 | $-391 (-29%) |
| Terrell, TX | 77.2 mi | $1,550 | +$182 (+13%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 77.6 mi | $1,050 | $-318 (-23%) |
| Commerce, TX | 79.9 mi | $1,270 | $-98 (-7%) |
| Greenville, TX | 80.1 mi | $1,580 | +$212 (+15%) |
| Crandall, TX | 83.1 mi | $1,620 | +$252 (+18%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Tyler — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tyler?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Tyler, Texas is $1,368 per month. This is +9% higher than the citywide median of $1,259.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Tyler?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,720 ($4,560/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tyler expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tyler's 2-bedroom median of $1,368 is +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tyler rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Tyler ranks #84 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Tyler?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Kilgore ($1,150), Longview ($1,160), Palestine ($965).