Rent in Martin County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,772$21,264 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,781 (+0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Martin 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 Martin 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 | $1,422 | $17,064 | $56,880 | $27.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,441 | $17,292 | $57,640 | $27.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,772 | $21,264 | $70,880 | $34.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,215 | $26,580 | $88,600 | $42.60/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,722 | $32,664 | $108,880 | $52.35/hr |
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Rent in Martin County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Martin County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,781 for a two-bedroom, up 0.5% from $1,772. A one-bedroom goes from $1,441 to $1,402, a studio from $1,422 to $1,317.
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 Martin County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,441 for a one-bedroom and $1,772 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,264 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 Martin County, TX?
To keep a $1,772 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.08 an hour, or $70,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,441 takes $27.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Martin County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,422, one bedroom $1,441, two $1,772, three $2,215 and four $2,722 a month.
Is rent affordable in Martin County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $93,734 a year ($7,811 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,772 takes 22.7% 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: ($1,772 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $70,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.08 an hour.