Rent in Oldham County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,101$13,212 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,065 (−3.3%)How much rent can you afford in Oldham 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 Oldham 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 | $774 | $9,288 | $30,960 | $14.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $899 | $10,788 | $35,960 | $17.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,101 | $13,212 | $44,040 | $21.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,499 | $17,988 | $59,960 | $28.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,734 | $20,808 | $69,360 | $33.35/hr |
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Rent in Oldham County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Oldham County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,065 for a two-bedroom, down 3.3% from $1,101. A one-bedroom goes from $899 to $870, a studio from $774 to $767.
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 Oldham County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $899 for a one-bedroom and $1,101 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,212 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 Oldham County, TX?
To keep a $1,101 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.17 an hour, or $44,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $899 takes $17.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Oldham County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $774, one bedroom $899, two $1,101, three $1,499 and four $1,734 a month.
Is rent affordable in Oldham County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $79,900 a year ($6,658 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,101 takes 16.5% 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: ($1,101 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.17 an hour.