Rent in Howard County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,173$14,076 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,217 (+3.8%)How much rent can you afford in Howard 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 Howard 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 | $918 | $11,016 | $36,720 | $17.65/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $924 | $11,088 | $36,960 | $17.77/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,173 | $14,076 | $46,920 | $22.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,406 | $16,872 | $56,240 | $27.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,726 | $20,712 | $69,040 | $33.19/hr |
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Rent in Howard County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Howard County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,217 for a two-bedroom, up 3.8% from $1,173. A one-bedroom goes from $924 to $954, a studio from $918 to $948.
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 Howard County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $924 for a one-bedroom and $1,173 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,076 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 Howard County, TX?
To keep a $1,173 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.56 an hour, or $46,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $924 takes $17.77 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Howard County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $918, one bedroom $924, two $1,173, three $1,406 and four $1,726 a month.
Is rent affordable in Howard County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $69,649 a year ($5,804 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,173 takes 20.2% 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: ($1,173 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.56 an hour.