What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sterling County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Sterling County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,258 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $863, 1-bedroom is $998, 3-bedroom is $1,687, and 4-bedroom is $2,078.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Sterling County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $50,320 per year ($4,193 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,258 in Sterling County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Sterling County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:

Studio

$863

1BR

$998

2BR

$1,258

3BR

$1,687

4BR

$2,078

Hours/week at min wage

134 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#267

of 639 U.S. metros (top 43% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+9.8%

+$112 vs FY2024

Voucher payment standard

$1,132–$1,384

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Sterling County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$863	$10,356
1-Bedroom	$998	$11,976
2-Bedroom	$1,258	$15,096
3-Bedroom	$1,687	$20,244
4-Bedroom	$2,078	$24,936

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $992 → FY2025 $1,258

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$863	$998	$1,258	$1,687	$2,078
FY2024	$777	$925	$1,146	$1,516	$1,906
FY2023	$714	$853	$1,068	$1,396	$1,803
FY2022	$659	$790	$992	$1,314	$1,629

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $70,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,750	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580	$41,960
50% AMI (Very Low)	$26,250	$30,000	$33,750	$37,500	$40,500	$43,500
80% AMI (Low)	$42,000	$48,000	$54,000	$60,000	$64,800	$69,600

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$15,096/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

21.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$50,320/yr

$4,193/mo gross income

FY2024 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$614	$702	$789	$947	$1,017
60% AMI Maximum	$737	$842	$947	$1,137	$1,221

FY2024 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$777	$925	$1,140	$1,140	$1,140
Low HOME Rent	$656	$750	$843	$937	$1,012

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