County FMR · HUD FY2026

Guadalupe County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Guadalupe County, TX - 23% above the US average.

$1,177
1-bedroom FMR
$1,426
2-bedroom FMR
-4.4%
YoY change
+23%
vs US avg

The verdict

Guadalupe is the 31st most expensive of 254 counties in Texas by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #535 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.

#535
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#31
most expensive of 254 in Texas (2BR)
+26%
vs the state average
$47,080
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (52.3%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Guadalupe County, TX. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Guadalupe County, Texas at $1,177 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,426/mo and a studio is $1,077/mo. This is 23% higher than the national average of $959 and 26% above the Texas average of $935.

Rent decreased4.4% from FY 2025 ($1,231), declining against the trend. A household needs about $47,080/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 173,828. Population grew 15.0% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Texas's statewide growth of +6.3% over the same period.

What these rents mean for Guadalupe County

HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.

According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Guadalupe County's 2-bedroom of $1,426 ranks #535 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.

Rents run meaningfully above the national benchmark: 1-bedroom FMR is 23% higher than the US average of $959 (26% above Texas's $935). From FY 2025 to FY 2026 the 1-bedroom schedule moved $1,231 → $1,177 (-4.4%), a rare easing in a high-rent county.

At $1,177/mo for a 1-bedroom, the 30% rule wants $47,080/year: still within reach of the county median income of $93,776, though a 2-bedroom at $1,426 raises the bar.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $887 · US avg: $893
$1,077/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY +21% vs state +21% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $935 · US avg: $959
$1,177/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY +26% vs state +23% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,149 · US avg: $1,175
$1,426/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY +24% vs state +21% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,497 · US avg: $1,525
$1,830/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY +22% vs state +20% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,733 · US avg: $1,756
$2,132/mo
↓ 4.9% YoY +23% vs state +21% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,116
$1,077
$-39 (-3.5%)
1 Bedroom $1,231
$1,177
$-54 (-4.4%)
2 Bedroom $1,501
$1,426
$-75 (-5.0%)
3 Bedroom $1,907
$1,830
$-77 (-4.0%)
4 Bedroom $2,243
$2,132
$-111 (-4.9%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,080
$3,923/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,040
$4,753/month gross

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Guadalupe County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
13.8%
Affordable
Need $43,080/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
15.1%
Affordable
Need $47,080/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
18.2%
Affordable
Need $57,040/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
23.4%
Affordable
Need $73,200/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
27.3%
Affordable
Need $85,280/yr for 30% rule
How we calculate this

Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.

0%100%National avg22%18.2%
Guadalupe County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $93,776 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Texas rent burden →

Where Guadalupe sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,426 Top 17% higher than 83% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). This entry sits in this band. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Guadalupe compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Texas counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Guadalupe is highlighted. Nearby Texas counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Dallas County ($1,648), Collin County ($1,648), Travis County ($1,562), Tarrant County ($1,473), Harris County ($1,323), Guadalupe County (this county) ($1,177), Bexar County ($1,177).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

Against a high local FMR of $1,177/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Texas BLS wages?

Occupation TX Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $130,500 10.8% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $100,290 14.1% Affordable
Registered Nurses $90,010 15.7% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $80,000 17.7% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,350 18.5% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $61,380 23% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $59,700 23.7% Affordable
Electricians $56,920 24.8% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,070 26.6% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $43,920 32.2% Stretched
Customer Service Representatives $39,100 36.1% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $31,230 45.2% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $30,130 46.9% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $27,630 51.1% Unaffordable
Fast Food & Counter Workers $27,000 52.3% Unaffordable
Salaries: BLS OES (Texas) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Guadalupe County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Guadalupe (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 38.3% overall, from $851 to $1,177. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +13.2% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$800$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $1,177
Guadalupe County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↓4.4% $1,077 $1,177 $1,426
FY 2025 ↑2.8% $1,116 $1,231 $1,501
FY 2024 ↑13.2% $1,067 $1,197 $1,458
FY 2023 ↑10.0% $918 $1,057 $1,282
FY 2022 ↑5.4% $815 $961 $1,165
FY 2021 ↑7.2% $761 $912 $1,114
FY 2020 $702 $851 $1,051
Total change (6yr): +38.3%
Annualized: +5.6%/yr
1 BR: $851 → $1,177

Part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area

Guadalupe County is a central county of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area, alongside 7 other metro-area counties.

Guadalupe County ranks #6 of 8 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Kendall County ($1,311), Bexar County ($1,177), Comal County ($1,177), Wilson County ($1,177), Bandera County ($1,177), Guadalupe County (this county) ($1,177), Atascosa County ($1,002), Medina County ($912).

Kendall County
1 BR: $1,311/mo
Bexar County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Comal County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Wilson County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Bandera County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Guadalupe County (this county)
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Atascosa County
1 BR: $1,002/mo
Medina County
1 BR: $912/mo

Nearby Counties in Texas

Largest counties by population in Texas

Harris County
1 BR: $1,323/mo Pop: 4,726,177
Dallas County
1 BR: $1,648/mo Pop: 2,604,053
Tarrant County
1 BR: $1,473/mo Pop: 2,113,854
Bexar County
1 BR: $1,177/mo Pop: 2,014,059
Travis County
1 BR: $1,562/mo Pop: 1,289,054
Collin County
1 BR: $1,648/mo Pop: 1,079,153
Denton County
1 BR: $1,648/mo Pop: 914,870
Hidalgo County
1 BR: $847/mo Pop: 873,167
View all counties in Texas →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Guadalupe County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Guadalupe County is $1,177 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,426 and a studio is $1,077.
How does Guadalupe County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Guadalupe County is 23% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,177 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Guadalupe County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Guadalupe County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,426 ranks #535 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Guadalupe County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $47,080 ($3,923/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Guadalupe County.
Is rent going up or down in Guadalupe County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Guadalupe County decreased by 4.4% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,231 to $1,177.
Which jobs can afford rent in Guadalupe County? ▼
Based on Texas BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,177/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Guadalupe County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Guadalupe County went from $851 in FY 2020 to $1,177 in FY 2026, a total change of +38.3% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Guadalupe County? ▼
In Guadalupe County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,177/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Guadalupe County? ▼
For Guadalupe County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,177/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

What this means for renters

Treat Guadalupe's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.

  • Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,177 implies about $47,080/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
  • Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
  • See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings

Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Guadalupe can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.