Rent in Montgomery County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,573$18,876 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,497 (−4.8%)How much rent can you afford in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 | $1,280 | $15,360 | $51,200 | $24.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,323 | $15,876 | $52,920 | $25.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,573 | $18,876 | $62,920 | $30.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,116 | $25,392 | $84,640 | $40.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,639 | $31,668 | $105,560 | $50.75/hr |
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Rent in Montgomery County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Montgomery County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,497 for a two-bedroom, down 4.8% from $1,573. A one-bedroom goes from $1,323 to $1,261, a studio from $1,280 to $1,233.
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 Montgomery County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,323 for a one-bedroom and $1,573 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,876 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 Montgomery County, TX?
To keep a $1,573 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.25 an hour, or $62,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,323 takes $25.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Montgomery County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,280, one bedroom $1,323, two $1,573, three $2,116 and four $2,639 a month.
Is rent affordable in Montgomery County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $97,701 a year ($8,142 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,573 takes 19.3% 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: ($1,573 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $62,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.25 an hour.