Midland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 169,393.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,424/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+59% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,449/mo
↓ 8.9% YoY
+51% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,780/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
+51% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,286/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
+50% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,667/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+52% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,582 | $1,424 | $-158 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,591 | $1,449 | $-142 (-8.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,867 | $1,780 | $-87 (-4.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,398 | $2,286 | $-112 (-4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,963 | $2,667 | $-296 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$57,960
$4,830/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$71,200
$5,933/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Hunt County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $819/mo
Wharton County
1 BR: $838/mo
Wise County
1 BR: $918/mo
Kleberg County
1 BR: $953/mo
Bee County
1 BR: $903/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.