Smith County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 234,667.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$984/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,089/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
+14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,338/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,793/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
+18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,981/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | $984 | $-11 (-1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,084 | $1,089 | +$5 (+0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,333 | $1,338 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,776 | $1,793 | +$17 (+1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,011 | $1,981 | $-30 (-1.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,560
$3,630/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,520
$4,460/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Young County
1 BR: $761/mo
Freestone County
1 BR: $742/mo
Henderson County
1 BR: $830/mo
Johnson County
1 BR: $1,473/mo
Hansford County
1 BR: $848/mo
Tarrant County
1 BR: $1,473/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.