Rent in Mitchell County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,091$13,092 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,118 (+2.5%)How much rent can you afford in Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 | $826 | $9,912 | $33,040 | $15.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $831 | $9,972 | $33,240 | $15.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,091 | $13,092 | $43,640 | $20.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $17,040 | $56,800 | $27.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,605 | $19,260 | $64,200 | $30.87/hr |
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Rent in Mitchell County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mitchell County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,118 for a two-bedroom, up 2.5% from $1,091. A one-bedroom goes from $831 to $855, a studio from $826 to $850.
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 Mitchell County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $831 for a one-bedroom and $1,091 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,092 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 Mitchell County, TX?
To keep a $1,091 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.98 an hour, or $43,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $831 takes $15.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mitchell County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $826, one bedroom $831, two $1,091, three $1,420 and four $1,605 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mitchell County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $60,550 a year ($5,046 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,091 takes 21.6% 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: ($1,091 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.98 an hour.