Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 24,564.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$771/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$882/mo
↑ 14.2% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,019/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,388/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,597/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $725 | $771 | +$46 (+6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 | $882 | +$110 (+14.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $958 | $1,019 | +$61 (+6.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,316 | $1,388 | +$72 (+5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,515 | $1,597 | +$82 (+5.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,280
$2,940/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,760
$3,397/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Jim Hogg County
1 BR: $778/mo
Dimmit County
1 BR: $888/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $831/mo
Harris County
1 BR: $1,323/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $940/mo
DeWitt County
1 BR: $912/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.