Rent in McLennan County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,240$14,880 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,297 (+4.6%)How much rent can you afford in McLennan 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 McLennan 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 | $850 | $10,200 | $34,000 | $16.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $996 | $11,952 | $39,840 | $19.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,240 | $14,880 | $49,600 | $23.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,599 | $19,188 | $63,960 | $30.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,644 | $19,728 | $65,760 | $31.62/hr |
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Rent in McLennan County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in McLennan County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,297 for a two-bedroom, up 4.6% from $1,240. A one-bedroom goes from $996 to $1,029, a studio from $850 to $903.
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 McLennan County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $996 for a one-bedroom and $1,240 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,880 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 McLennan County, TX?
To keep a $1,240 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.85 an hour, or $49,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $996 takes $19.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in McLennan County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $850, one bedroom $996, two $1,240, three $1,599 and four $1,644 a month.
Is rent affordable in McLennan County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $66,643 a year ($5,554 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,240 takes 22.3% 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: ($1,240 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.85 an hour.