Houston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 8,253.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$726/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,253/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,552/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 | $724 | +$5 (+0.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $731 | $726 | $-5 (-0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $925 | +$26 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,253 | +$76 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,501 | $1,552 | +$51 (+3.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,040
$2,420/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Grundy County
1 BR: $844/mo
Bradley County
1 BR: $940/mo
Stewart County
1 BR: $815/mo
Blount County
1 BR: $1,184/mo
Gibson County
1 BR: $706/mo
Cannon County
1 BR: $1,578/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.