FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Orange County
Studio
$892
1BR
$898
2BR
$1,103
3BR
$1,446
4BR
$1,732
Orange County, Texas
FIPS 48361 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $892 | $10,704 |
| 1-Bedroom | $898 | $10,776 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,103 | $13,236 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,446 | $17,352 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,732 | $20,784 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,103/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$44,120/yr ($3,677/mo). Area Median Income is $87,700.
At TX's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 118 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $892 | $898 | $1,103 | $1,446 | $1,732 |
| FY2025 | $915 | $920 | $1,113 | $1,460 | $1,676 |
| FY2024 | $892 | $932 | $1,126 | $1,470 | $1,575 |
| FY2023 | $792 | $849 | $1,027 | $1,343 | $1,402 |
| FY2022 | $747 | $798 | $982 | $1,281 | $1,332 |
| FY2021 | $661 | $708 | $880 | $1,145 | $1,205 |
| FY2020 | $623 | $688 | $857 | $1,115 | $1,180 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $87,700
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $30,700 | $35,100 | $39,500 | $43,850 | $47,400 | $50,900 |
| 80% AMI | $49,150 | $56,150 | $63,150 | $70,150 | $75,800 | $81,400 |