2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Universal City, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Universal City, Texas as of August 2026. That's +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,137 and +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Universal City
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 Universal City
Compare Universal City'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Universal City.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Universal City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schertz, TX | 2.3 mi | $1,920 | +$460 (+32%) |
| Selma, TX | 2.9 mi | $1,256 | $-204 (-14%) |
| Converse, TX | 3.9 mi | $1,820 | +$360 (+25%) |
| Cibolo, TX | 5.7 mi | $2,250 | +$790 (+54%) |
| Windcrest, TX | 6.2 mi | $1,324 | $-136 (-9%) |
| Saint Hedwig, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,670 | +$210 (+14%) |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,825 | +$365 (+25%) |
| San Antonio, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,543 | +$83 (+6%) |
| New Braunfels, TX | 16.9 mi | $1,665 | +$205 (+14%) |
| Bulverde, TX | 19 mi | $1,750 | +$290 (+20%) |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 24 mi | $1,540 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Seguin, TX | 24.7 mi | $1,350 | $-110 (-8%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Universal City — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Universal City?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Universal City, Texas is $1,460 per month. This is +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,137.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Universal City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,400 ($4,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Universal City expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Universal City's 2-bedroom median of $1,460 is +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Universal City rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Universal City ranks #113 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Universal City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Selma ($1,256), Windcrest ($1,324), Seguin ($1,350).