Rent in Fayette County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,019$12,228 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,093 (+7.3%)How much rent can you afford in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 | $771 | $9,252 | $30,840 | $14.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $882 | $10,584 | $35,280 | $16.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,019 | $12,228 | $40,760 | $19.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,388 | $16,656 | $55,520 | $26.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,597 | $19,164 | $63,880 | $30.71/hr |
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Rent in Fayette County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Fayette County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,093 for a two-bedroom, up 7.3% from $1,019. A one-bedroom goes from $882 to $933, a studio from $771 to $831.
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 Fayette County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $882 for a one-bedroom and $1,019 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,228 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 Fayette County, TX?
To keep a $1,019 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.60 an hour, or $40,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $882 takes $16.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fayette County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $771, one bedroom $882, two $1,019, three $1,388 and four $1,597 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fayette County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $75,854 a year ($6,321 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,019 takes 16.1% 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: ($1,019 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.60 an hour.