Rent in Mason County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,024$12,288 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,078 (+5.3%)How much rent can you afford in Mason 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 Mason 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 | $796 | $9,552 | $31,840 | $15.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $819 | $9,828 | $32,760 | $15.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,024 | $12,288 | $40,960 | $19.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,333 | $15,996 | $53,320 | $25.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,507 | $18,084 | $60,280 | $28.98/hr |
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Rent in Mason County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mason County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,078 for a two-bedroom, up 5.3% from $1,024. A one-bedroom goes from $819 to $858, a studio from $796 to $819.
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 Mason County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $819 for a one-bedroom and $1,024 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,288 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 Mason County, TX?
To keep a $1,024 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.69 an hour, or $40,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $819 takes $15.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mason County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $796, one bedroom $819, two $1,024, three $1,333 and four $1,507 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mason County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $74,180 a year ($6,182 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,024 takes 16.6% 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: ($1,024 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.69 an hour.