Brown County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 38,159.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$792/mo
↑ 14.8% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$823/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,080/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,362/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,619/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $792 | +$102 (+14.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $761 | $823 | +$62 (+8.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $999 | $1,080 | +$81 (+8.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,274 | $1,362 | +$88 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,467 | $1,619 | +$152 (+10.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,920
$2,743/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,200
$3,600/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Webb County
1 BR: $962/mo
Rusk County
1 BR: $895/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $940/mo
Reagan County
1 BR: $811/mo
Galveston County
1 BR: $1,323/mo
Trinity County
1 BR: $818/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.