Rent in Laredo, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,161$13,932 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,157 (−0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Laredo, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Laredo, 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 | $956 | $11,472 | $38,240 | $18.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $962 | $11,544 | $38,480 | $18.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,161 | $13,932 | $46,440 | $22.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,499 | $17,988 | $59,960 | $28.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,551 | $18,612 | $62,040 | $29.83/hr |
Living and working in Laredo, TX
Rent in Laredo, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Laredo, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,157 for a two-bedroom, down 0.3% from $1,161. A one-bedroom goes from $962 to $955, a studio from $956 to $949.
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 Laredo, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $962 for a one-bedroom and $1,161 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,932 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 Laredo, TX?
To keep a $1,161 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.33 an hour, or $46,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $962 takes $18.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Laredo, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $956, one bedroom $962, two $1,161, three $1,499 and four $1,551 a month.
Is rent affordable in Laredo, TX?
For the typical household, earning $63,915 a year ($5,326 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,161 takes 21.8% 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: ($1,161 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.33 an hour.