Rent in Lavaca County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,055$12,660 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,086 (+2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Lavaca 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 Lavaca 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 | $820 | $9,840 | $32,800 | $15.77/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $886 | $10,632 | $35,440 | $17.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,055 | $12,660 | $42,200 | $20.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,265 | $15,180 | $50,600 | $24.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,770 | $21,240 | $70,800 | $34.04/hr |
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Rent in Lavaca County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lavaca County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,086 for a two-bedroom, up 2.9% from $1,055. A one-bedroom goes from $886 to $913, a studio from $820 to $825.
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 Lavaca County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $886 for a one-bedroom and $1,055 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,660 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 Lavaca County, TX?
To keep a $1,055 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.29 an hour, or $42,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $886 takes $17.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lavaca County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $820, one bedroom $886, two $1,055, three $1,265 and four $1,770 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lavaca County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $63,240 a year ($5,270 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,055 takes 20% 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: ($1,055 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.29 an hour.