FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Nueces County
Studio
$1,031
1BR
$1,117
2BR
$1,366
3BR
$1,796
4BR
$2,054
Nueces County, Texas
FIPS 48355 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Corpus Christi, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,031 | $12,372 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,117 | $13,404 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,366 | $16,392 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,796 | $21,552 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,054 | $24,648 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,366/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$54,640/yr ($4,553/mo). Area Median Income is $83,700.
At TX's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 145 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,031 | $1,117 | $1,366 | $1,796 | $2,054 |
| FY2025 | $1,051 | $1,128 | $1,390 | $1,816 | $2,119 |
| FY2024 | $1,030 | $1,104 | $1,355 | $1,763 | $2,066 |
| FY2023 | $950 | $1,034 | $1,262 | $1,647 | $1,927 |
| FY2022 | $822 | $909 | $1,118 | $1,474 | $1,720 |
| FY2021 | $784 | $864 | $1,079 | $1,428 | $1,702 |
| FY2020 | $744 | $789 | $999 | $1,336 | $1,553 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $83,700
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $17,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $29,300 | $33,500 | $37,700 | $41,850 | $45,200 | $48,550 |
| 80% AMI | $46,900 | $53,600 | $60,300 | $66,950 | $72,350 | $77,700 |