Rent in Burnet County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,247$14,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,349 (+8.2%)How much rent can you afford in Burnet 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 Burnet 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 | $969 | $11,628 | $38,760 | $18.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $997 | $11,964 | $39,880 | $19.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,247 | $14,964 | $49,880 | $23.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,645 | $19,740 | $65,800 | $31.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,651 | $19,812 | $66,040 | $31.75/hr |
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Rent in Burnet County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Burnet County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,349 for a two-bedroom, up 8.2% from $1,247. A one-bedroom goes from $997 to $1,074, a studio from $969 to $1,025.
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 Burnet County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $997 for a one-bedroom and $1,247 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,964 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 Burnet County, TX?
To keep a $1,247 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.98 an hour, or $49,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $997 takes $19.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Burnet County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $969, one bedroom $997, two $1,247, three $1,645 and four $1,651 a month.
Is rent affordable in Burnet County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $78,732 a year ($6,561 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,247 takes 19% 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: ($1,247 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.98 an hour.