Wharton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 41,614.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$758/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$838/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,100/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,500/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,718/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $761 | $758 | $-3 (-0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 | $838 | +$72 (+9.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $982 | $1,100 | +$118 (+12.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,376 | $1,500 | +$124 (+9.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,524 | $1,718 | +$194 (+12.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,520
$2,793/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,000
$3,667/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Hamilton County
1 BR: $742/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $924/mo
Hunt County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
Duval County
1 BR: $811/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $778/mo
Coleman County
1 BR: $803/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.