Rent in Collin County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,931$23,172 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,807 (−6.4%)How much rent can you afford in Collin 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 Collin 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 | $1,582 | $18,984 | $63,280 | $30.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,648 | $19,776 | $65,920 | $31.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,931 | $23,172 | $77,240 | $37.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,431 | $29,172 | $97,240 | $46.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,091 | $37,092 | $123,640 | $59.44/hr |
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Rent in Collin County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Collin County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,807 for a two-bedroom, down 6.4% from $1,931. A one-bedroom goes from $1,648 to $1,536, a studio from $1,582 to $1,491.
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 Collin County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,648 for a one-bedroom and $1,931 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,172 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 Collin County, TX?
To keep a $1,931 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $37.13 an hour, or $77,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,648 takes $31.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Collin County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,582, one bedroom $1,648, two $1,931, three $2,431 and four $3,091 a month.
Is rent affordable in Collin County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $121,600 a year ($10,133 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,931 takes 19.1% 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: ($1,931 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $77,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $37.13 an hour.