Grimes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 29,442.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$830/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$853/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,067/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,287/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,570/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $764 | $830 | +$66 (+8.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $785 | $853 | +$68 (+8.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $974 | $1,067 | +$93 (+9.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,173 | $1,287 | +$114 (+9.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,456 | $1,570 | +$114 (+7.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,120
$2,843/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,680
$3,557/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Matagorda County
1 BR: $960/mo
Goliad County
1 BR: $1,153/mo
Wilbarger County
1 BR: $757/mo
Lynn County
1 BR: $767/mo
Ochiltree County
1 BR: $798/mo
Lubbock County
1 BR: $990/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.