Lamar County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 50,149.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$756/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$785/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,294/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,329/mo
↓ 6.1% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732 | $756 | +$24 (+3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $756 | $785 | +$29 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,254 | $1,294 | +$40 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,416 | $1,329 | $-87 (-6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,400
$2,617/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Moore County
1 BR: $791/mo
Hall County
1 BR: $751/mo
Jeff Davis County
1 BR: $811/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $882/mo
Uvalde County
1 BR: $856/mo
Cochran County
1 BR: $820/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.