Erath County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 42,788.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$893/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
+0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$899/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,179/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
+0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,640/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
+8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,913/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 | $893 | +$90 (+11.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $809 | $899 | +$90 (+11.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,061 | $1,179 | +$118 (+11.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,487 | $1,640 | +$153 (+10.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,782 | $1,913 | +$131 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,960
$2,997/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,160
$3,930/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Reeves County
1 BR: $988/mo
Schleicher County
1 BR: $778/mo
Llano County
1 BR: $845/mo
Kaufman County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Ector County
1 BR: $1,269/mo
Real County
1 BR: $953/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.