Ward County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 11,347.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$945/mo
↑ 13.2% YoY
+6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$963/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
+0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,215/mo
↑ 14.2% YoY
+3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,576/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,788/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $835 | $945 | +$110 (+13.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $961 | $963 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,064 | $1,215 | +$151 (+14.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,377 | $1,576 | +$199 (+14.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,591 | $1,788 | +$197 (+12.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,520
$3,210/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,600
$4,050/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Hunt County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Gillespie County
1 BR: $1,096/mo
Carson County
1 BR: $903/mo
Loving County
1 BR: $811/mo
Foard County
1 BR: $750/mo
Travis County
1 BR: $1,562/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.