Rent in Dawson County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,080$12,960 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,212 (+12.2%)How much rent can you afford in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 | $818 | $9,816 | $32,720 | $15.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $823 | $9,876 | $32,920 | $15.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,080 | $12,960 | $43,200 | $20.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,295 | $15,540 | $51,800 | $24.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,589 | $19,068 | $63,560 | $30.56/hr |
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Rent in Dawson County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dawson County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,212 for a two-bedroom, up 12.2% from $1,080. A one-bedroom goes from $823 to $926, a studio from $818 to $921.
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 Dawson County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $823 for a one-bedroom and $1,080 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,960 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 Dawson County, TX?
To keep a $1,080 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.77 an hour, or $43,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $823 takes $15.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dawson County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $818, one bedroom $823, two $1,080, three $1,295 and four $1,589 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dawson County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $54,360 a year ($4,530 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,080 takes 23.8% 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: ($1,080 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.77 an hour.