Newton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 12,333.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$756/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$778/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,594/mo
↑ 14.3% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732 | $756 | +$24 (+3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $752 | $778 | +$26 (+3.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,286 | $1,353 | +$67 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,395 | $1,594 | +$199 (+14.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,120
$2,593/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Austin County
1 BR: $891/mo
Llano County
1 BR: $845/mo
Hays County
1 BR: $1,562/mo
Yoakum County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Montague County
1 BR: $856/mo
Coryell County
1 BR: $990/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.