Houston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 22,107.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$740/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$745/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$978/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,204/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,295/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $740 | +$33 (+4.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $745 | +$34 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $978 | +$45 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,149 | $1,204 | +$55 (+4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,295 | +$58 (+4.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,800
$2,483/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,120
$3,260/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Oldham County
1 BR: $899/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $912/mo
Rains County
1 BR: $888/mo
Grayson County
1 BR: $1,089/mo
Dimmit County
1 BR: $888/mo
Tarrant County
1 BR: $1,473/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.