HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Galveston County, TX?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Galveston County, Texas, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,573 a month. Rents run from $1,280 for a studio up to $2,639 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 Galveston County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,323 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,573 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,116 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,639 |
How does Galveston County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Texas.
Higher rent than 93% of counties in Texas · 20th of 254
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis County | $1,931 |
| 1 | Dallas County | $1,931 |
| 1 | Hunt County | $1,931 |
| … 16 more … | ||
| 20 | Galveston County(you are here) | $1,573 |
| … 231 more … | ||
| 186 | Zavala County | $973 |
| 186 | Bailey County | $973 |
| 186 | Baylor County | $973 |
More data for Galveston County, Texas
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Galveston County, TX for 2026?
In Galveston County, Texas, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,573 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,280 for a studio to $2,639 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 Galveston County, TX?
A two-bedroom in Galveston County, Texas has a Fair Market Rent of $1,573 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Galveston 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 Galveston County, TX?
Every ZIP code in Galveston County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Galveston County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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