Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Mason County vs Texas

How do Mason County and Texas rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$819
Mason County (1BR)
$935
Texas (1BR)
−12%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Mason County
$819/mo 1BR
Population: 3,959
State
Texas
$935/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Mason County is 12% cheaper than Texas at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($819 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 Mason County Texas Difference
Studio $796 $887 −$91 (-10%)
1 Bedroom $819 $935 −$116 (-12%)
2 Bedroom $1,024 $1,149 −$125 (-11%)
3 Bedroom $1,333 $1,497 −$164 (-11%)
4 Bedroom $1,507 $1,733 −$226 (-13%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Mason County is 15% 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).