Live Oak County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 11,374.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$782/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$787/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,033/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,314/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,547/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $782 | +$75 (+10.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $787 | +$76 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,033 | +$100 (+10.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,287 | $1,314 | +$27 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,395 | $1,547 | +$152 (+10.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,480
$2,623/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,320
$3,443/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Scurry County
1 BR: $1,012/mo
Ochiltree County
1 BR: $798/mo
Ector County
1 BR: $1,269/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $831/mo
Kaufman County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Randall County
1 BR: $903/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.