Rent in Midland County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,780$21,360 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,794 (+0.8%)How much rent can you afford in Midland 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 Midland 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 | $1,424 | $17,088 | $56,960 | $27.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,449 | $17,388 | $57,960 | $27.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,780 | $21,360 | $71,200 | $34.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,286 | $27,432 | $91,440 | $43.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,667 | $32,004 | $106,680 | $51.29/hr |
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Rent in Midland County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Midland County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,794 for a two-bedroom, up 0.8% from $1,780. A one-bedroom goes from $1,449 to $1,408, a studio from $1,424 to $1,335.
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 Midland County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,449 for a one-bedroom and $1,780 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,360 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 Midland County, TX?
To keep a $1,780 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.23 an hour, or $71,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,449 takes $27.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Midland County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,424, one bedroom $1,449, two $1,780, three $2,286 and four $2,667 a month.
Is rent affordable in Midland County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $92,874 a year ($7,740 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,780 takes 23% 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: ($1,780 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $71,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.23 an hour.