Rent in Wheeler County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,008$12,096 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,048 (+4%)How much rent can you afford in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 | $784 | $9,408 | $31,360 | $15.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $806 | $9,672 | $32,240 | $15.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,008 | $12,096 | $40,320 | $19.38/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,209 | $14,508 | $48,360 | $23.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,483 | $17,796 | $59,320 | $28.52/hr |
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Rent in Wheeler County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wheeler County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,048 for a two-bedroom, up 4% from $1,008. A one-bedroom goes from $806 to $834, a studio from $784 to $797.
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 Wheeler County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $806 for a one-bedroom and $1,008 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,096 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 Wheeler County, TX?
To keep a $1,008 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.38 an hour, or $40,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $806 takes $15.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wheeler County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $784, one bedroom $806, two $1,008, three $1,209 and four $1,483 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wheeler County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $60,167 a year ($5,014 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,008 takes 20.1% 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: ($1,008 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.38 an hour.