Cherokee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 50,824.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$751/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$756/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$984/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,362/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,448/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $751 | +$74 (+10.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $712 | $756 | +$44 (+6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $934 | $984 | +$50 (+5.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,309 | $1,362 | +$53 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,448 | +$51 (+3.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,240
$2,520/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,360
$3,280/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Gaines County
1 BR: $832/mo
Schleicher County
1 BR: $778/mo
Dickens County
1 BR: $778/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $778/mo
Dallam County
1 BR: $1,067/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $1,020/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.