Rent in Taylor County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,276$15,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,310 (+2.7%)How much rent can you afford in Taylor 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 Taylor 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 | $1,010 | $12,120 | $40,400 | $19.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $12,240 | $40,800 | $19.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,276 | $15,312 | $51,040 | $24.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,653 | $19,836 | $66,120 | $31.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,987 | $23,844 | $79,480 | $38.21/hr |
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Rent in Taylor County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Taylor County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,310 for a two-bedroom, up 2.7% from $1,276. A one-bedroom goes from $1,020 to $1,047, a studio from $1,010 to $958.
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 Taylor County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,020 for a one-bedroom and $1,276 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,312 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 Taylor County, TX?
To keep a $1,276 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.54 an hour, or $51,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,020 takes $19.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Taylor County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,010, one bedroom $1,020, two $1,276, three $1,653 and four $1,987 a month.
Is rent affordable in Taylor County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $67,139 a year ($5,595 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,276 takes 22.8% 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: ($1,276 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.54 an hour.