Rent in Kendall County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,650$19,800 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,650 (+0%)How much rent can you afford in Kendall 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 Kendall 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 | $1,301 | $15,612 | $52,040 | $25.02/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,311 | $15,732 | $52,440 | $25.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,650 | $19,800 | $66,000 | $31.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,176 | $26,112 | $87,040 | $41.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,185 | $26,220 | $87,400 | $42.02/hr |
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Rent in Kendall County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kendall County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,650 for a two-bedroom, up 0% from $1,650. A one-bedroom goes from $1,311 to $1,285, a studio from $1,301 to $1,276.
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 Kendall County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,311 for a one-bedroom and $1,650 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,800 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 Kendall County, TX?
To keep a $1,650 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $31.73 an hour, or $66,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,311 takes $25.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kendall County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,301, one bedroom $1,311, two $1,650, three $2,176 and four $2,185 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kendall County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $114,962 a year ($9,580 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,650 takes 17.2% 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: ($1,650 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $66,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $31.73 an hour.