Rent in Castro County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,050$12,600 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,218 (+16%)How much rent can you afford in Castro 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 Castro 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 | $795 | $9,540 | $31,800 | $15.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $801 | $9,612 | $32,040 | $15.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,050 | $12,600 | $42,000 | $20.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,259 | $15,108 | $50,360 | $24.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,545 | $18,540 | $61,800 | $29.71/hr |
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Rent in Castro County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Castro County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,218 for a two-bedroom, up 16% from $1,050. A one-bedroom goes from $801 to $970, a studio from $795 to $926.
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 Castro County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $801 for a one-bedroom and $1,050 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,600 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 Castro County, TX?
To keep a $1,050 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.19 an hour, or $42,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $801 takes $15.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Castro County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $795, one bedroom $801, two $1,050, three $1,259 and four $1,545 a month.
Is rent affordable in Castro County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $56,776 a year ($4,731 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,050 takes 22.2% 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: ($1,050 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.19 an hour.