Castro County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 7,381.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$795/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$801/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,050/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,259/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,545/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732 | $795 | +$63 (+8.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $750 | $801 | +$51 (+6.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,050 | +$117 (+12.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,259 | +$135 (+12.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,395 | $1,545 | +$150 (+10.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,040
$2,670/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,000
$3,500/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Hale County
1 BR: $888/mo
Jeff Davis County
1 BR: $811/mo
Kent County
1 BR: $811/mo
Kaufman County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Hays County
1 BR: $1,562/mo
Fort Bend County
1 BR: $1,323/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.