Rent in Tarrant County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,723$20,676 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,745 (+1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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 | $1,427 | $17,124 | $57,080 | $27.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,473 | $17,676 | $58,920 | $28.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,723 | $20,676 | $68,920 | $33.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,273 | $27,276 | $90,920 | $43.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,815 | $33,780 | $112,600 | $54.13/hr |
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Rent in Tarrant County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Tarrant County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,745 for a two-bedroom, up 1.3% from $1,723. A one-bedroom goes from $1,473 to $1,481, a studio from $1,427 to $1,461.
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 Tarrant County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,473 for a one-bedroom and $1,723 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,676 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 Tarrant County, TX?
To keep a $1,723 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.13 an hour, or $68,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,473 takes $28.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Tarrant County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,427, one bedroom $1,473, two $1,723, three $2,273 and four $2,815 a month.
Is rent affordable in Tarrant County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $84,207 a year ($7,017 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,723 takes 24.6% 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: ($1,723 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $68,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.13 an hour.