Texas Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
South region · 215 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Texas has 215 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,015/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $973 (Bailey County, TX) to $1,931 (Dallas, TX). That median is $40 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Texas #27 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Texas median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $789 |
| 1-bedroom | $820 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,015 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,353 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,522 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,520.
Every FMR area in Texas
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | $1,280 | $1,323 | $1,573 | $2,116 | $2,639 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,582 | $1,648 | $1,931 | $2,431 | $3,091 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,427 | $1,473 | $1,723 | $2,273 | $2,815 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $1,077 | $1,177 | $1,426 | $1,830 | $2,132 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,474 | $1,562 | $1,852 | $2,347 | $2,760 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $842 | $847 | $1,060 | $1,376 | $1,522 |
| El Paso, TX | $821 | $1,013 | $1,191 | $1,633 | $1,998 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX · Dallas, TX · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX · El Paso, TX.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Texas for FY2026?
Texas has 215 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,015 per month, ranging from $973 (Bailey County, TX) to $1,931 (Dallas, TX). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Texas area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Texas is $1,931 in Dallas, TX, and the lowest is $973 in Bailey County, TX. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Texas expensive for renters compared with other states?
Texas's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,015 is $40 above the national median FMR of $975 (+4%). It ranks #27 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Texas?
Public housing agencies in Texas set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20