Rent in Gregg County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,199$14,388 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,232 (+2.8%)How much rent can you afford in Gregg 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 Gregg 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 | $1,007 | $12,084 | $40,280 | $19.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,013 | $12,156 | $40,520 | $19.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,199 | $14,388 | $47,960 | $23.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,606 | $19,272 | $64,240 | $30.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,694 | $20,328 | $67,760 | $32.58/hr |
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Rent in Gregg County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gregg County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,232 for a two-bedroom, up 2.8% from $1,199. A one-bedroom goes from $1,013 to $1,041, a studio from $1,007 to $1,034.
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 Gregg County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,013 for a one-bedroom and $1,199 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,388 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 Gregg County, TX?
To keep a $1,199 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.06 an hour, or $47,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,013 takes $19.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gregg County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,007, one bedroom $1,013, two $1,199, three $1,606 and four $1,694 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gregg County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $66,550 a year ($5,546 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,199 takes 21.6% 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: ($1,199 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.06 an hour.