Rent in Guadalupe County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,426$17,112 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,441 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe 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 | $1,077 | $12,924 | $43,080 | $20.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,177 | $14,124 | $47,080 | $22.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,426 | $17,112 | $57,040 | $27.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $21,960 | $73,200 | $35.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,132 | $25,584 | $85,280 | $41.00/hr |
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Rent in Guadalupe County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Guadalupe County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,441 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,426. A one-bedroom goes from $1,177 to $1,196, a studio from $1,077 to $1,099.
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 Guadalupe County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,177 for a one-bedroom and $1,426 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,112 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 Guadalupe County, TX?
To keep a $1,426 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.42 an hour, or $57,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,177 takes $22.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Guadalupe County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,077, one bedroom $1,177, two $1,426, three $1,830 and four $2,132 a month.
Is rent affordable in Guadalupe County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $92,375 a year ($7,698 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,426 takes 18.5% 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: ($1,426 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $57,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.42 an hour.