Rent in Matagorda County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,173$14,076 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,226 (+4.5%)How much rent can you afford in Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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 | $912 | $10,944 | $36,480 | $17.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $11,520 | $38,400 | $18.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,173 | $14,076 | $46,920 | $22.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,498 | $17,976 | $59,920 | $28.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,911 | $22,932 | $76,440 | $36.75/hr |
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Rent in Matagorda County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Matagorda County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,226 for a two-bedroom, up 4.5% from $1,173. A one-bedroom goes from $960 to $1,027, a studio from $912 to $1,021.
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 Matagorda County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $960 for a one-bedroom and $1,173 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,076 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 Matagorda County, TX?
To keep a $1,173 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.56 an hour, or $46,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $960 takes $18.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Matagorda County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $912, one bedroom $960, two $1,173, three $1,498 and four $1,911 a month.
Is rent affordable in Matagorda County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $58,628 a year ($4,886 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,173 takes 24% 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: ($1,173 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.56 an hour.