Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Karnes County vs Texas
How do Karnes County and Texas rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $968
- Karnes County (1BR)
- $935
- Texas (1BR)
- +4%
- 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 Karnes County is 4% more expensive than Texas at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($968 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 | Karnes County | Texas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $876 | $887 | −$11 (-1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $968 | $935 | +$33 (+4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,270 | $1,149 | +$121 (+11%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,523 | $1,497 | +$26 (+2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,869 | $1,733 | +$136 (+8%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Karnes County is 1% above 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).