Hays County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 245,351.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,474/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
+65% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,562/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
+63% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,852/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
+58% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,347/mo
↓ 5.5% YoY
+54% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,760/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
+57% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,549 | $1,474 | $-75 (-4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,650 | $1,562 | $-88 (-5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,949 | $1,852 | $-97 (-5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,484 | $2,347 | $-137 (-5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,882 | $2,760 | $-122 (-4.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$62,480
$5,207/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$74,080
$6,173/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Wood County
1 BR: $814/mo
Trinity County
1 BR: $818/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $742/mo
Borden County
1 BR: $811/mo
Jim Wells County
1 BR: $742/mo
Kendall County
1 BR: $1,311/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.