Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 35,807.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$991/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
+11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$998/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,309/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,692/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,733/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $905 | $991 | +$86 (+9.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $910 | $998 | +$88 (+9.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,309 | +$132 (+11.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,540 | $1,692 | +$152 (+9.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,560 | $1,733 | +$173 (+11.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,920
$3,327/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,360
$4,363/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Edwards County
1 BR: $811/mo
Rockwall County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Comal County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Angelina County
1 BR: $892/mo
Kaufman County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Wheeler County
1 BR: $806/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.