Rent in Hood County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,412$16,944 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,463 (+3.6%)How much rent can you afford in Hood 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 Hood 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 | $1,098 | $13,176 | $43,920 | $21.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,237 | $14,844 | $49,480 | $23.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,412 | $16,944 | $56,480 | $27.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,693 | $20,316 | $67,720 | $32.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,196 | $26,352 | $87,840 | $42.23/hr |
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Rent in Hood County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hood County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,463 for a two-bedroom, up 3.6% from $1,412. A one-bedroom goes from $1,237 to $1,297, a studio from $1,098 to $1,112.
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 Hood County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,237 for a one-bedroom and $1,412 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,944 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 Hood County, TX?
To keep a $1,412 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.15 an hour, or $56,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,237 takes $23.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hood County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,098, one bedroom $1,237, two $1,412, three $1,693 and four $2,196 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hood County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $88,160 a year ($7,347 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,412 takes 19.2% 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: ($1,412 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.15 an hour.