Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Gonzales County vs Texas
How do Gonzales County and Texas rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $742
- Gonzales County (1BR)
- $935
- Texas (1BR)
- −21%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Gonzales County is 21% cheaper than Texas at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($742 vs $935). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Gonzales County | Texas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $671 | $887 | −$216 (-24%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $742 | $935 | −$193 (-21%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $973 | $1,149 | −$176 (-15%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,353 | $1,497 | −$144 (-10%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,396 | $1,733 | −$337 (-19%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Gonzales County is 23% below the US average. Texas is 3% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).