Rent in Brazoria County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,359$16,308 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,319 (−2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Brazoria 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 Brazoria 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 | $1,080 | $12,960 | $43,200 | $20.77/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $14,880 | $49,600 | $23.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,359 | $16,308 | $54,360 | $26.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,839 | $22,068 | $73,560 | $35.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,280 | $27,360 | $91,200 | $43.85/hr |
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Rent in Brazoria County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Brazoria County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,319 for a two-bedroom, down 2.9% from $1,359. A one-bedroom goes from $1,240 to $1,212, a studio from $1,080 to $1,021.
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 Brazoria County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,240 for a one-bedroom and $1,359 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,308 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 Brazoria County, TX?
To keep a $1,359 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.13 an hour, or $54,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,240 takes $23.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Brazoria County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,080, one bedroom $1,240, two $1,359, three $1,839 and four $2,280 a month.
Is rent affordable in Brazoria County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $97,993 a year ($8,166 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,359 takes 16.6% 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: ($1,359 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.13 an hour.