Galveston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 350,801.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,280/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+43% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,323/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
+38% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,573/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+34% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,116/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+39% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,639/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
+50% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,226 | $1,280 | +$54 (+4.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,279 | $1,323 | +$44 (+3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,529 | $1,573 | +$44 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,038 | $2,116 | +$78 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,568 | $2,639 | +$71 (+2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,920
$4,410/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$62,920
$5,243/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Schleicher County
1 BR: $778/mo
Lipscomb County
1 BR: $778/mo
Oldham County
1 BR: $899/mo
McMullen County
1 BR: $811/mo
Somervell County
1 BR: $811/mo
Wilbarger County
1 BR: $757/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.