Rent in Winkler County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$978$11,736 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,109 (+13.4%)How much rent can you afford in Winkler 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 Winkler 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 | $760 | $9,120 | $30,400 | $14.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $782 | $9,384 | $31,280 | $15.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $978 | $11,736 | $39,120 | $18.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,173 | $14,076 | $46,920 | $22.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,439 | $17,268 | $57,560 | $27.67/hr |
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Rent in Winkler County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Winkler County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,109 for a two-bedroom, up 13.4% from $978. A one-bedroom goes from $782 to $883, a studio from $760 to $843.
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 Winkler County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $782 for a one-bedroom and $978 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,736 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 Winkler County, TX?
To keep a $978 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.81 an hour, or $39,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $782 takes $15.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Winkler County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $760, one bedroom $782, two $978, three $1,173 and four $1,439 a month.
Is rent affordable in Winkler County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $86,900 a year ($7,242 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $978 takes 13.5% 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: ($978 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.81 an hour.