Howard County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 34,488.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$918/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
+3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$924/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,173/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,406/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,726/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $873 | $918 | +$45 (+5.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $879 | $924 | +$45 (+5.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,127 | $1,173 | +$46 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,358 | $1,406 | +$48 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,685 | $1,726 | +$41 (+2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,960
$3,080/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,920
$3,910/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Washington County
1 BR: $998/mo
Caldwell County
1 BR: $1,562/mo
Lampasas County
1 BR: $813/mo
Runnels County
1 BR: $815/mo
Oldham County
1 BR: $899/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $940/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.