Rent in Grimes County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,067$12,804 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,154 (+8.2%)How much rent can you afford in Grimes 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 Grimes 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 | $830 | $9,960 | $33,200 | $15.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $853 | $10,236 | $34,120 | $16.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,067 | $12,804 | $42,680 | $20.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,287 | $15,444 | $51,480 | $24.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $18,840 | $62,800 | $30.19/hr |
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Rent in Grimes County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Grimes County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,154 for a two-bedroom, up 8.2% from $1,067. A one-bedroom goes from $853 to $919, a studio from $830 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 Grimes County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $853 for a one-bedroom and $1,067 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,804 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 Grimes County, TX?
To keep a $1,067 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.52 an hour, or $42,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $853 takes $16.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Grimes County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $830, one bedroom $853, two $1,067, three $1,287 and four $1,570 a month.
Is rent affordable in Grimes County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $69,803 a year ($5,817 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,067 takes 18.3% 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: ($1,067 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.52 an hour.