Rent in Hartley County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,129$13,548 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,218 (+7.9%)How much rent can you afford in Hartley 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 Hartley 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 | $878 | $10,536 | $35,120 | $16.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $902 | $10,824 | $36,080 | $17.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,129 | $13,548 | $45,160 | $21.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,489 | $17,868 | $59,560 | $28.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,495 | $17,940 | $59,800 | $28.75/hr |
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Rent in Hartley County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hartley County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,218 for a two-bedroom, up 7.9% from $1,129. A one-bedroom goes from $902 to $970, a studio from $878 to $926.
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 Hartley County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $902 for a one-bedroom and $1,129 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,548 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 Hartley County, TX?
To keep a $1,129 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.71 an hour, or $45,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $902 takes $17.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hartley County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $878, one bedroom $902, two $1,129, three $1,489 and four $1,495 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hartley County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $75,841 a year ($6,320 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,129 takes 17.9% 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: ($1,129 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.71 an hour.