Deaf Smith County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 18,585.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$738/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$855/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,070/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,283/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,604/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $738 | $-7 (-0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $760 | $855 | +$95 (+12.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $997 | $1,070 | +$73 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,201 | $1,283 | +$82 (+6.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,655 | $1,604 | $-51 (-3.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,200
$2,850/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,800
$3,567/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Burleson County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Castro County
1 BR: $801/mo
Nueces County
1 BR: $1,117/mo
Crockett County
1 BR: $811/mo
Grayson County
1 BR: $1,089/mo
Hall County
1 BR: $751/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.