Texas · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Van Zandt County, TX

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Van Zandt County, TX at $1,108 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $844. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $21.31 an hour full time, or $44,320 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,184 (up 6.9%).

Rent in Van Zandt County, TX at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,108$13,296 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,184 (+6.9%)
Studio$839$16/hr needed
1 bedroom$844$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$21.31an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,458$28/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Van Zandt County, TX?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,108Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$44,320To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,737At 30% of $69,475
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Van Zandt 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Van Zandt County, TX, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$839$10,068$33,560$16.13/hr
1 bedroom$844$10,128$33,760$16.23/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,108$13,296$44,320$21.31/hr
3 bedrooms$1,458$17,496$58,320$28.04/hr
4 bedrooms$1,467$17,604$58,680$28.21/hr

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Rent in Van Zandt County, TX: common questions

How much is rent going up in Van Zandt County, TX in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,184 for a two-bedroom, up 6.9% from $1,108. A one-bedroom goes from $844 to $905, a studio from $839 to $899.

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 Van Zandt County, TX?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $844 for a one-bedroom and $1,108 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,296 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 Van Zandt County, TX?

To keep a $1,108 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.31 an hour, or $44,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $844 takes $16.23 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Van Zandt County, TX?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $839, one bedroom $844, two $1,108, three $1,458 and four $1,467 a month.

Is rent affordable in Van Zandt County, TX?

For the typical household, earning $69,475 a year ($5,790 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,108 takes 19.1% 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: ($1,108 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.31 an hour.