Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA metro area. Population: 396,279.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$892/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$898/mo
↓ 2.4% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,103/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,446/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,732/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $915 | $892 | $-23 (-2.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $920 | $898 | $-22 (-2.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,113 | $1,103 | $-10 (-0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,460 | $1,446 | $-14 (-1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,676 | $1,732 | +$56 (+3.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,920
$2,993/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,120
$3,677/month gross
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.