Rent in Wood County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,022$12,264 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,019 (−0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Wood 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 Wood 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 | $705 | $8,460 | $28,200 | $13.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $814 | $9,768 | $32,560 | $15.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,022 | $12,264 | $40,880 | $19.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $15,120 | $50,400 | $24.23/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,398 | $16,776 | $55,920 | $26.88/hr |
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Rent in Wood County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Wood County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,019 for a two-bedroom, down 0.3% from $1,022. A one-bedroom goes from $814 to $862, a studio from $705 to $710.
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 Wood County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $814 for a one-bedroom and $1,022 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,264 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 Wood County, TX?
To keep a $1,022 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.65 an hour, or $40,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $814 takes $15.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wood County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $705, one bedroom $814, two $1,022, three $1,260 and four $1,398 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wood County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $60,300 a year ($5,025 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,022 takes 20.3% 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: ($1,022 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.65 an hour.