Sterling County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 1,392.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$789/mo
↓ 8.6% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$899/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,133/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,519/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,871/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $863 | $789 | $-74 (-8.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $998 | $899 | $-99 (-9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,258 | $1,133 | $-125 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,687 | $1,519 | $-168 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,078 | $1,871 | $-207 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,960
$2,997/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,320
$3,777/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Menard County
1 BR: $778/mo
Kenedy County
1 BR: $811/mo
DeWitt County
1 BR: $912/mo
La Salle County
1 BR: $811/mo
King County
1 BR: $811/mo
Kerr County
1 BR: $965/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.