Rent in Jackson County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,057$12,684 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,142 (+8%)How much rent can you afford in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 | $822 | $9,864 | $32,880 | $15.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $11,280 | $37,600 | $18.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,057 | $12,684 | $42,280 | $20.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,267 | $15,204 | $50,680 | $24.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,555 | $18,660 | $62,200 | $29.90/hr |
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Rent in Jackson County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jackson County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,142 for a two-bedroom, up 8% from $1,057. A one-bedroom goes from $940 to $982, a studio from $822 to $868.
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 Jackson County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $940 for a one-bedroom and $1,057 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,684 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 Jackson County, TX?
To keep a $1,057 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.33 an hour, or $42,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $940 takes $18.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jackson County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $822, one bedroom $940, two $1,057, three $1,267 and four $1,555 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jackson County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $65,414 a year ($5,451 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,057 takes 19.4% 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: ($1,057 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.33 an hour.