Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Polk County vs Texas
How do Polk County and Texas rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $855
- Polk County (1BR)
- $935
- Texas (1BR)
- −9%
- 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 Polk County is 9% cheaper than Texas at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($855 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 | Polk County | Texas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $849 | $887 | −$38 (-4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $855 | $935 | −$80 (-9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,122 | $1,149 | −$27 (-2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,345 | $1,497 | −$152 (-10%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,651 | $1,733 | −$82 (-5%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Polk County is 11% 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).