Matagorda County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 36,251.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$912/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$960/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,173/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,498/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,911/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $863 | $912 | +$49 (+5.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $867 | $960 | +$93 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,100 | $1,173 | +$73 (+6.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,372 | $1,498 | +$126 (+9.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,812 | $1,911 | +$99 (+5.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,400
$3,200/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,920
$3,910/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Hood County
1 BR: $1,237/mo
Deaf Smith County
1 BR: $855/mo
Hansford County
1 BR: $848/mo
Gillespie County
1 BR: $1,096/mo
Childress County
1 BR: $853/mo
Tarrant County
1 BR: $1,473/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.