Rent in Anderson County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,117$13,404 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,201 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in Anderson County, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Anderson County, TX by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $895 | $10,740 | $35,800 | $17.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $901 | $10,812 | $36,040 | $17.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,117 | $13,404 | $44,680 | $21.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,339 | $16,068 | $53,560 | $25.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,686 | $20,232 | $67,440 | $32.42/hr |
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Rent in Anderson County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Anderson County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,201 for a two-bedroom, up 7.5% from $1,117. A one-bedroom goes from $901 to $945, a studio from $895 to $939.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Anderson County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $901 for a one-bedroom and $1,117 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,404 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Anderson County, TX?
To keep a $1,117 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.48 an hour, or $44,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $901 takes $17.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Anderson County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $895, one bedroom $901, two $1,117, three $1,339 and four $1,686 a month.
Is rent affordable in Anderson County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $62,068 a year ($5,172 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,117 takes 21.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,117 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.48 an hour.