Rent in Bastrop County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,852$22,224 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,817 (−1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Bastrop 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 Bastrop 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 | $1,474 | $17,688 | $58,960 | $28.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,562 | $18,744 | $62,480 | $30.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,852 | $22,224 | $74,080 | $35.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,347 | $28,164 | $93,880 | $45.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,760 | $33,120 | $110,400 | $53.08/hr |
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Rent in Bastrop County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Bastrop County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,817 for a two-bedroom, down 1.9% from $1,852. A one-bedroom goes from $1,562 to $1,530, a studio from $1,474 to $1,447.
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 Bastrop County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,562 for a one-bedroom and $1,852 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $22,224 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 Bastrop County, TX?
To keep a $1,852 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $35.62 an hour, or $74,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,562 takes $30.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bastrop County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,474, one bedroom $1,562, two $1,852, three $2,347 and four $2,760 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bastrop County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $86,226 a year ($7,186 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,852 takes 25.8% 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: ($1,852 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $74,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $35.62 an hour.