Rent in Franklin County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,107$13,284 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,151 (+4%)How much rent can you afford in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 | $861 | $10,332 | $34,440 | $16.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $885 | $10,620 | $35,400 | $17.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,107 | $13,284 | $44,280 | $21.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,327 | $15,924 | $53,080 | $25.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,629 | $19,548 | $65,160 | $31.33/hr |
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Rent in Franklin County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Franklin County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,151 for a two-bedroom, up 4% from $1,107. A one-bedroom goes from $885 to $916, a studio from $861 to $875.
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 Franklin County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $885 for a one-bedroom and $1,107 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,284 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 Franklin County, TX?
To keep a $1,107 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.29 an hour, or $44,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $885 takes $17.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Franklin County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $861, one bedroom $885, two $1,107, three $1,327 and four $1,629 a month.
Is rent affordable in Franklin County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $72,360 a year ($6,030 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,107 takes 18.4% 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: ($1,107 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.29 an hour.