Rent in Hopkins County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,115$13,380 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,205 (+8.1%)How much rent can you afford in Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 | $910 | $10,920 | $36,400 | $17.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $952 | $11,424 | $38,080 | $18.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,115 | $13,380 | $44,600 | $21.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,471 | $17,652 | $58,840 | $28.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,476 | $17,712 | $59,040 | $28.38/hr |
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Rent in Hopkins County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hopkins County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,205 for a two-bedroom, up 8.1% from $1,115. A one-bedroom goes from $952 to $1,020, a studio from $910 to $1,002.
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 Hopkins County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $952 for a one-bedroom and $1,115 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,380 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 Hopkins County, TX?
To keep a $1,115 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.44 an hour, or $44,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $952 takes $18.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hopkins County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $910, one bedroom $952, two $1,115, three $1,471 and four $1,476 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hopkins County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $70,888 a year ($5,907 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,115 takes 18.9% 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: ($1,115 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.44 an hour.