Rent in Bee County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,185$14,220 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,233 (+4.1%)How much rent can you afford in Bee 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 Bee 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 | $897 | $10,764 | $35,880 | $17.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $903 | $10,836 | $36,120 | $17.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,185 | $14,220 | $47,400 | $22.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,467 | $17,604 | $58,680 | $28.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,569 | $18,828 | $62,760 | $30.17/hr |
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Rent in Bee County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bee County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,233 for a two-bedroom, up 4.1% from $1,185. A one-bedroom goes from $903 to $943, a studio from $897 to $936.
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 Bee County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $903 for a one-bedroom and $1,185 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,220 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 Bee County, TX?
To keep a $1,185 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.79 an hour, or $47,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $903 takes $17.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bee County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $897, one bedroom $903, two $1,185, three $1,467 and four $1,569 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bee County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $57,673 a year ($4,806 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,185 takes 24.7% 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: ($1,185 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.79 an hour.