McLennan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 261,090.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$850/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$996/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,240/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,599/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,644/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $944 | $850 | $-94 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,106 | $996 | $-110 (-9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,377 | $1,240 | $-137 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,776 | $1,599 | $-177 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,826 | $1,644 | $-182 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,840
$3,320/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,600
$4,133/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Hudspeth County
1 BR: $828/mo
Guadalupe County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Coke County
1 BR: $742/mo
Mills County
1 BR: $888/mo
Throckmorton County
1 BR: $788/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $925/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.