Rent in Young County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$998$11,976 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,053 (+5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Young 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 Young 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 | $756 | $9,072 | $30,240 | $14.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $761 | $9,132 | $30,440 | $14.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $998 | $11,976 | $39,920 | $19.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,388 | $16,656 | $55,520 | $26.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,468 | $17,616 | $58,720 | $28.23/hr |
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Rent in Young County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Young County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,053 for a two-bedroom, up 5.5% from $998. A one-bedroom goes from $761 to $805, a studio from $756 to $800.
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 Young County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $761 for a one-bedroom and $998 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,976 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 Young County, TX?
To keep a $998 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.19 an hour, or $39,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $761 takes $14.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Young County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $756, one bedroom $761, two $998, three $1,388 and four $1,468 a month.
Is rent affordable in Young County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $68,010 a year ($5,668 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $998 takes 17.6% 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: ($998 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.19 an hour.