2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wharton, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wharton, Texas as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,258 and +40% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Wharton
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 Wharton
Compare Wharton'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Wharton.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Wharton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg, TX | 26.4 mi | $1,540 | +$540 (+54%) |
| Fulshear, TX | 27.6 mi | $2,130 | +$1,130 (+113%) |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 33.2 mi | $1,446 | +$446 (+45%) |
| Richmond, TX | 33.7 mi | $2,035 | +$1,035 (+103%) |
| Brookshire, TX | 34.4 mi | $1,272 | +$272 (+27%) |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 36.4 mi | $1,754 | +$754 (+75%) |
| Sugar Land, TX | 38 mi | $2,140 | +$1,140 (+114%) |
| Katy, TX | 39.7 mi | $2,035 | +$1,035 (+103%) |
| Stafford, TX | 42.2 mi | $1,640 | +$640 (+64%) |
| Iowa Colony, TX | 43.2 mi | $1,200 | +$200 (+20%) |
| Missouri City, TX | 43.3 mi | $2,125 | +$1,125 (+113%) |
| Angleton, TX | 45.2 mi | $1,210 | +$210 (+21%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Wharton — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wharton?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Wharton, Texas is $1,000 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,258.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Wharton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wharton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wharton's 2-bedroom median of $1,000 is +40% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wharton rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Wharton ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Wharton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Wharton.