Rent in Karnes County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,270$15,240 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,143 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Karnes 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 Karnes 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 | $876 | $10,512 | $35,040 | $16.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $968 | $11,616 | $38,720 | $18.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,270 | $15,240 | $50,800 | $24.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,523 | $18,276 | $60,920 | $29.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,869 | $22,428 | $74,760 | $35.94/hr |
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Rent in Karnes County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Karnes County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,143 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,270. A one-bedroom goes from $968 to $872, a studio from $876 to $819.
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 Karnes County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $968 for a one-bedroom and $1,270 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,240 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 Karnes County, TX?
To keep a $1,270 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.42 an hour, or $50,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $968 takes $18.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Karnes County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $876, one bedroom $968, two $1,270, three $1,523 and four $1,869 a month.
Is rent affordable in Karnes County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $60,214 a year ($5,018 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,270 takes 25.3% 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: ($1,270 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.42 an hour.