Hamilton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 8,244.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$737/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,309/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $716 | $737 | +$21 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $721 | $742 | +$21 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $946 | $973 | +$27 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,309 | +$120 (+10.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,415 | $1,432 | +$17 (+1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Cherokee County
1 BR: $756/mo
Freestone County
1 BR: $742/mo
Gregg County
1 BR: $1,013/mo
Wood County
1 BR: $814/mo
Sutton County
1 BR: $742/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.