Polk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 50,536.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$849/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$855/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,122/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,345/mo
↑ 13.3% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,651/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $771 | $849 | +$78 (+10.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $790 | $855 | +$65 (+8.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $983 | $1,122 | +$139 (+14.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,187 | $1,345 | +$158 (+13.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,470 | $1,651 | +$181 (+12.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,200
$2,850/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,880
$3,740/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Bexar County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Stonewall County
1 BR: $811/mo
Cooke County
1 BR: $961/mo
Ellis County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Kent County
1 BR: $811/mo
Lavaca County
1 BR: $886/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.