Lavaca County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 20,379.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$820/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$886/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,055/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,265/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,770/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $798 | $820 | +$22 (+2.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $839 | $886 | +$47 (+5.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,017 | $1,055 | +$38 (+3.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,225 | $1,265 | +$40 (+3.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,585 | $1,770 | +$185 (+11.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,440
$2,953/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,200
$3,517/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Nolan County
1 BR: $810/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $960/mo
Nacogdoches County
1 BR: $893/mo
King County
1 BR: $811/mo
Freestone County
1 BR: $742/mo
Sabine County
1 BR: $742/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.