Rent in Childress County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,049$12,588 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,128 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in Childress 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 Childress 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 | $816 | $9,792 | $32,640 | $15.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $853 | $10,236 | $34,120 | $16.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,049 | $12,588 | $41,960 | $20.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,409 | $16,908 | $56,360 | $27.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,543 | $18,516 | $61,720 | $29.67/hr |
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Rent in Childress County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Childress County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,128 for a two-bedroom, up 7.5% from $1,049. A one-bedroom goes from $853 to $862, a studio from $816 to $857.
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 Childress County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $853 for a one-bedroom and $1,049 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,588 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 Childress County, TX?
To keep a $1,049 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.17 an hour, or $41,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $853 takes $16.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Childress County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $816, one bedroom $853, two $1,049, three $1,409 and four $1,543 a month.
Is rent affordable in Childress County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $58,654 a year ($4,888 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,049 takes 21.5% 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: ($1,049 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.17 an hour.