Rent in Upton County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,015$12,180 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,078 (+6.2%)How much rent can you afford in Upton 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 Upton 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 | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $811 | $9,732 | $32,440 | $15.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,015 | $12,180 | $40,600 | $19.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,321 | $15,852 | $52,840 | $25.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,493 | $17,916 | $59,720 | $28.71/hr |
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Rent in Upton County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Upton County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,078 for a two-bedroom, up 6.2% from $1,015. A one-bedroom goes from $811 to $858, a studio from $789 to $819.
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 Upton County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $811 for a one-bedroom and $1,015 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,180 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 Upton County, TX?
To keep a $1,015 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.52 an hour, or $40,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $811 takes $15.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Upton County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $789, one bedroom $811, two $1,015, three $1,321 and four $1,493 a month.
Is rent affordable in Upton County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $49,167 a year ($4,097 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,015 takes 24.8% 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: ($1,015 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.52 an hour.