Gaines County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 21,523.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$756/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$832/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,167/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732 | $756 | +$24 (+3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $808 | $832 | +$24 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,167 | +$43 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,395 | $1,432 | +$37 (+2.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,280
$2,773/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Calhoun County
1 BR: $888/mo
Jeff Davis County
1 BR: $811/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $924/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $960/mo
Cochran County
1 BR: $820/mo
Hays County
1 BR: $1,562/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.