HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in El Paso County, TX?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In El Paso County, Texas, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,191 a month. Rents run from $821 for a studio up to $1,998 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in El Paso County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $821 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,013 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,191 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,633 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,998 |
How does El Paso County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Texas.
Higher rent than 76% of counties in Texas · 63th of 254
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis County | $1,931 |
| 1 | Dallas County | $1,931 |
| 1 | Hunt County | $1,931 |
| … 59 more … | ||
| 63 | El Paso County(you are here) | $1,191 |
| … 188 more … | ||
| 186 | Zavala County | $973 |
| 186 | Bailey County | $973 |
| 186 | Baylor County | $973 |
More data for El Paso County, Texas
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
ZIP codes in El Paso County
The FMR figures above apply to all 58 ZIP codes in El Paso County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in El Paso County, TX for 2026?
In El Paso County, Texas, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,191 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $821 for a studio to $1,998 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in El Paso County, TX?
A two-bedroom in El Paso County, Texas has a Fair Market Rent of $1,191 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in El Paso County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in El Paso County, TX?
Every ZIP code in El Paso County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in El Paso County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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