Rent in Bowie County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,101$13,212 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,118 (+1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Bowie 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 Bowie 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 | $859 | $10,308 | $34,360 | $16.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $868 | $10,416 | $34,720 | $16.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,101 | $13,212 | $44,040 | $21.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,369 | $16,428 | $54,760 | $26.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,657 | $19,884 | $66,280 | $31.87/hr |
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Rent in Bowie County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bowie County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,118 for a two-bedroom, up 1.5% from $1,101. A one-bedroom goes from $868 to $874, a studio from $859 to $839.
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 Bowie County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $868 for a one-bedroom and $1,101 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,212 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 Bowie County, TX?
To keep a $1,101 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.17 an hour, or $44,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $868 takes $16.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bowie County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $859, one bedroom $868, two $1,101, three $1,369 and four $1,657 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bowie County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $59,803 a year ($4,984 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,101 takes 22.1% 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: ($1,101 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.17 an hour.