Rent in Runnels County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,069$12,828 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,055 (−1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Runnels 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 Runnels 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 | $809 | $9,708 | $32,360 | $15.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $815 | $9,780 | $32,600 | $15.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,069 | $12,828 | $42,760 | $20.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,282 | $15,384 | $51,280 | $24.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,573 | $18,876 | $62,920 | $30.25/hr |
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Rent in Runnels County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Runnels County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,055 for a two-bedroom, down 1.3% from $1,069. A one-bedroom goes from $815 to $840, a studio from $809 to $802.
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 Runnels County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $815 for a one-bedroom and $1,069 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,828 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 Runnels County, TX?
To keep a $1,069 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.56 an hour, or $42,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $815 takes $15.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Runnels County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $809, one bedroom $815, two $1,069, three $1,282 and four $1,573 a month.
Is rent affordable in Runnels County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $62,632 a year ($5,219 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,069 takes 20.5% 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: ($1,069 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.56 an hour.