Rent in Kerr County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,118$13,416 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,156 (+3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Kerr 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 Kerr 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 | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | $16.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $965 | $11,580 | $38,600 | $18.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,118 | $13,416 | $44,720 | $21.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,475 | $17,700 | $59,000 | $28.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,523 | $18,276 | $60,920 | $29.29/hr |
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Rent in Kerr County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kerr County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,156 for a two-bedroom, up 3.4% from $1,118. A one-bedroom goes from $965 to $1,026, a studio from $869 to $879.
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 Kerr County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $965 for a one-bedroom and $1,118 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,416 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 Kerr County, TX?
To keep a $1,118 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.50 an hour, or $44,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $965 takes $18.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kerr County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $869, one bedroom $965, two $1,118, three $1,475 and four $1,523 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kerr County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $69,395 a year ($5,783 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,118 takes 19.3% 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: ($1,118 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.50 an hour.