FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Austin County
Studio
$885
1BR
$891
2BR
$1,095
3BR
$1,523
4BR
$1,837
Austin County, Texas
FIPS 48015 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $885 | $10,620 |
| 1-Bedroom | $891 | $10,692 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,095 | $13,140 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,523 | $18,276 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,837 | $22,044 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,095/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$43,800/yr ($3,650/mo). Area Median Income is $104,000.
At TX's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 117 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $885 | $891 | $1,095 | $1,523 | $1,837 |
| FY2025 | $802 | $891 | $1,001 | $1,403 | $1,635 |
| FY2024 | $727 | $821 | $922 | $1,299 | $1,565 |
| FY2023 | $639 | $826 | $955 | $1,357 | $1,627 |
| FY2022 | $606 | $778 | $912 | $1,258 | $1,561 |
| FY2021 | $650 | $810 | $956 | $1,242 | $1,641 |
| FY2020 | $722 | $793 | $961 | $1,198 | $1,687 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $104,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $21,850 | $25,000 | $28,100 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $36,400 | $41,600 | $46,800 | $52,000 | $56,200 | $60,350 |
| 80% AMI | $58,250 | $66,600 | $74,900 | $83,200 | $89,900 | $96,550 |