Rusk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 52,755.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$890/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$895/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,175/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,451/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,606/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 | $890 | +$58 (+7.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $840 | $895 | +$55 (+6.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,102 | $1,175 | +$73 (+6.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,396 | $1,451 | +$55 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,606 | +$117 (+7.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,800
$2,983/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,000
$3,917/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Franklin County
1 BR: $885/mo
Houston County
1 BR: $745/mo
Henderson County
1 BR: $830/mo
Wilbarger County
1 BR: $757/mo
Schleicher County
1 BR: $778/mo
Gaines County
1 BR: $832/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.