Rent in Gillespie County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,438$17,256 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,591 (+10.6%)How much rent can you afford in Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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 | $1,089 | $13,068 | $43,560 | $20.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,096 | $13,152 | $43,840 | $21.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,438 | $17,256 | $57,520 | $27.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,806 | $21,672 | $72,240 | $34.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,116 | $25,392 | $84,640 | $40.69/hr |
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Rent in Gillespie County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gillespie County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,591 for a two-bedroom, up 10.6% from $1,438. A one-bedroom goes from $1,096 to $1,216, a studio from $1,089 to $1,209.
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 Gillespie County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,096 for a one-bedroom and $1,438 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,256 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 Gillespie County, TX?
To keep a $1,438 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.65 an hour, or $57,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,096 takes $21.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gillespie County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,089, one bedroom $1,096, two $1,438, three $1,806 and four $2,116 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gillespie County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $76,162 a year ($6,347 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,438 takes 22.7% 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: ($1,438 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $57,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.65 an hour.