Rent in Erath County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,179$14,148 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,260 (+6.9%)How much rent can you afford in Erath 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 Erath 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 | $893 | $10,716 | $35,720 | $17.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $899 | $10,788 | $35,960 | $17.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,179 | $14,148 | $47,160 | $22.67/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $19,680 | $65,600 | $31.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,913 | $22,956 | $76,520 | $36.79/hr |
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Rent in Erath County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Erath County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,260 for a two-bedroom, up 6.9% from $1,179. A one-bedroom goes from $899 to $963, a studio from $893 to $877.
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 Erath County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $899 for a one-bedroom and $1,179 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,148 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 Erath County, TX?
To keep a $1,179 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.67 an hour, or $47,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $899 takes $17.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Erath County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $893, one bedroom $899, two $1,179, three $1,640 and four $1,913 a month.
Is rent affordable in Erath County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $65,115 a year ($5,426 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,179 takes 21.7% 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: ($1,179 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.67 an hour.