Austin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 30,406.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$885/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$891/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,095/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,523/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,837/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $802 | $885 | +$83 (+10.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 | $891 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,001 | $1,095 | +$94 (+9.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,403 | $1,523 | +$120 (+8.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,635 | $1,837 | +$202 (+12.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,640
$2,970/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,800
$3,650/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Lavaca County
1 BR: $886/mo
Zapata County
1 BR: $751/mo
Van Zandt County
1 BR: $844/mo
Jones County
1 BR: $1,020/mo
Upton County
1 BR: $811/mo
Coryell County
1 BR: $990/mo
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.