Average Electric Bill for a 2-bedroom home
Typical monthly usage for a 2-bedroom home is around 700kWh. Here's what that costs at current rates, state by state, and what pushes the bill above average.
$128.38/mo
700 kWh × 0.18 $/kWh (US avg rate, EIA Jun 2026)
Typical monthly usage
700 kWh
≈ 8,400 kWh/year
Yearly bill
$1,540.56
at US average rate
What a 2-bedroom home pays in different states
Same home, same 700kWh — the only difference is each state's average residential rate (EIA). Open a state for its full average-bill breakdown.
Where a 2-bedroom home's electricity goes
Heating and cooling lead
For most homes, AC and heating are the largest single loads. In a small apartment, window units or a heat pump dominate the seasonal swing — summer bills can run double the spring baseline.
Water heating is the quiet second
An electric tank water heater typically adds $20–$40 a month. Lowering the tank to 120°F is the easiest win in most apartments.
The always-on baseline
Fridge, router, standby power, and lighting run around the clock — usually 150–250 kWh of a 2-bedroom home's 700 kWh. That's why bills don't fall to zero even when you're away.
Frequently asked questions
A typical 2-bedroom home uses around 700 kWh per month (8,400 kWh a year). Actual usage swings with climate — heavy air conditioning or electric heating can double it, while mild weather and gas appliances keep it lower.