Rent in Nueces County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,366$16,392 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,421 (+4%)How much rent can you afford in Nueces 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 Nueces 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 | $1,031 | $12,372 | $41,240 | $19.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,117 | $13,404 | $44,680 | $21.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,366 | $16,392 | $54,640 | $26.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,796 | $21,552 | $71,840 | $34.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,054 | $24,648 | $82,160 | $39.50/hr |
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Rent in Nueces County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Nueces County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,421 for a two-bedroom, up 4% from $1,366. A one-bedroom goes from $1,117 to $1,176, a studio from $1,031 to $1,066.
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 Nueces County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,117 for a one-bedroom and $1,366 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,392 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 Nueces County, TX?
To keep a $1,366 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.27 an hour, or $54,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,117 takes $21.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Nueces County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,031, one bedroom $1,117, two $1,366, three $1,796 and four $2,054 a month.
Is rent affordable in Nueces County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $66,897 a year ($5,575 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,366 takes 24.5% 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: ($1,366 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.27 an hour.