Rent in Ward County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,215$14,580 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,406 (+15.7%)How much rent can you afford in Ward 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 Ward 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 | $945 | $11,340 | $37,800 | $18.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $963 | $11,556 | $38,520 | $18.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,215 | $14,580 | $48,600 | $23.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,576 | $18,912 | $63,040 | $30.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,788 | $21,456 | $71,520 | $34.38/hr |
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Rent in Ward County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ward County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,406 for a two-bedroom, up 15.7% from $1,215. A one-bedroom goes from $963 to $1,075, a studio from $945 to $1,069.
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 Ward County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $963 for a one-bedroom and $1,215 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,580 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 Ward County, TX?
To keep a $1,215 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.37 an hour, or $48,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $963 takes $18.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ward County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $945, one bedroom $963, two $1,215, three $1,576 and four $1,788 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ward County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $65,952 a year ($5,496 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,215 takes 22.1% 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: ($1,215 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.37 an hour.