Ellis County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 195,509.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,582/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
+77% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,648/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+72% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,931/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
+64% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,431/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
+59% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,091/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
+76% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,531 | $1,582 | +$51 (+3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,606 | $1,648 | +$42 (+2.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,884 | $1,931 | +$47 (+2.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,361 | $2,431 | +$70 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,033 | $3,091 | +$58 (+1.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$65,920
$5,493/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$77,240
$6,437/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Colorado County
1 BR: $917/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $778/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $742/mo
Jack County
1 BR: $888/mo
Robertson County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Concho County
1 BR: $922/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.