Rent in Brewster County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$993$11,916 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,028 (+3.5%)How much rent can you afford in Brewster 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 Brewster 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 | $772 | $9,264 | $30,880 | $14.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $808 | $9,696 | $32,320 | $15.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $993 | $11,916 | $39,720 | $19.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,381 | $16,572 | $55,240 | $26.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,461 | $17,532 | $58,440 | $28.10/hr |
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Rent in Brewster County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Brewster County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,028 for a two-bedroom, up 3.5% from $993. A one-bedroom goes from $808 to $809, a studio from $772 to $781.
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 Brewster County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $808 for a one-bedroom and $993 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,916 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 Brewster County, TX?
To keep a $993 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.10 an hour, or $39,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $808 takes $15.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Brewster County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $772, one bedroom $808, two $993, three $1,381 and four $1,461 a month.
Is rent affordable in Brewster County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $56,212 a year ($4,684 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $993 takes 21.2% 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: ($993 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.10 an hour.