Rent in Kleberg County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,238$14,856 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,314 (+6.1%)How much rent can you afford in Kleberg 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 Kleberg 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 | $914 | $10,968 | $36,560 | $17.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | $18.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,238 | $14,856 | $49,520 | $23.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,484 | $17,808 | $59,360 | $28.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,822 | $21,864 | $72,880 | $35.04/hr |
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Rent in Kleberg County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kleberg County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,314 for a two-bedroom, up 6.1% from $1,238. A one-bedroom goes from $953 to $1,078, a studio from $914 to $918.
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 Kleberg County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $953 for a one-bedroom and $1,238 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,856 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 Kleberg County, TX?
To keep a $1,238 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.81 an hour, or $49,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $953 takes $18.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kleberg County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $914, one bedroom $953, two $1,238, three $1,484 and four $1,822 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kleberg County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $61,292 a year ($5,108 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,238 takes 24.2% 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: ($1,238 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.81 an hour.