PlainRent

Odessa, TX MSA

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Odessa, TX MSA metro area. Population: 162,300.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$1,245/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY +39% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,269/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY +32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,595/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY +36% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,912/mo
↓ 4.9% YoY +25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,213/mo
↓ 6.2% YoY +26% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,286 $1,245 $-41 (-3.2%)
1 Bedroom $1,295 $1,269 $-26 (-2.0%)
2 Bedroom $1,669 $1,595 $-74 (-4.4%)
3 Bedroom $2,011 $1,912 $-99 (-4.9%)
4 Bedroom $2,359 $2,213 $-146 (-6.2%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,760
$4,230/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$63,800
$5,317/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.