Rent in Medina County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,196$14,352 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,231 (+2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Medina 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 Medina 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 | $905 | $10,860 | $36,200 | $17.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $912 | $10,944 | $36,480 | $17.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,196 | $14,352 | $47,840 | $23.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,578 | $18,936 | $63,120 | $30.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,584 | $19,008 | $63,360 | $30.46/hr |
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Rent in Medina County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Medina County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,231 for a two-bedroom, up 2.9% from $1,196. A one-bedroom goes from $912 to $941, a studio from $905 to $935.
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 Medina County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $912 for a one-bedroom and $1,196 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,352 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 Medina County, TX?
To keep a $1,196 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.00 an hour, or $47,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $912 takes $17.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Medina County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $905, one bedroom $912, two $1,196, three $1,578 and four $1,584 a month.
Is rent affordable in Medina County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $78,074 a year ($6,506 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,196 takes 18.4% 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: ($1,196 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.00 an hour.