Rent in Washington County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,309$15,708 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,400 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $991 | $11,892 | $39,640 | $19.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $998 | $11,976 | $39,920 | $19.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,309 | $15,708 | $52,360 | $25.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,692 | $20,304 | $67,680 | $32.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,733 | $20,796 | $69,320 | $33.33/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,400 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $1,309. A one-bedroom goes from $998 to $1,070, a studio from $991 to $1,064.
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 Washington County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $998 for a one-bedroom and $1,309 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,708 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 Washington County, TX?
To keep a $1,309 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.17 an hour, or $52,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $998 takes $19.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $991, one bedroom $998, two $1,309, three $1,692 and four $1,733 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $77,825 a year ($6,485 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,309 takes 20.2% 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: ($1,309 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.17 an hour.