Hale County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 32,525.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$888/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,304/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,477/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $671 | +$31 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $888 | +$45 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,243 | $1,304 | +$61 (+4.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,461 | $1,477 | +$16 (+1.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
La Salle County
1 BR: $811/mo
Starr County
1 BR: $742/mo
Denton County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Childress County
1 BR: $853/mo
Waller County
1 BR: $1,323/mo
Collingsworth County
1 BR: $778/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.