Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Atascosa County, Texas
Atascosa County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,069 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,061 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.56 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,069
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 28% less than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,061
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 24% less than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $20.56
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $42,760 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% less than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Atascosa County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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15% of households in Atascosa County have no internet at home, against 6% in Texas.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Atascosa County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Atascosa County was $1,278 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $818 | $15.73 | $32,720 |
| 1 bedroom | $982 | $18.88 | $39,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,069 | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,404 | $27.00 | $56,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,405 | $27.02 | $56,200 |
HUD area: Atascosa County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 17 ZIP codes in Atascosa County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 78026 to $1,190 in 78052. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,069).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 78008 | Atascosa County, TX | $880 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,600 |
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| 78008 | Live Oak County, TX | $880 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| 78011 | Atascosa County, TX | $800 | $930 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,390 |
| 78012 | Atascosa County, TX | $850 | $1,020 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| 78026 | Atascosa County, TX | $780 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,350 |
| 78026 | McMullen County, TX | $780 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,350 |
| 78050 | Atascosa County, TX | $810 | $970 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,400 |
| 78052 | Atascosa County, TX | $910 | $1,050 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $1,610 |
| 78052 | Medina County, TX | $910 | $1,050 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $1,610 |
| 78052 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $910 | $1,050 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $1,610 |
| 78062 | Atascosa County, TX | $840 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,690 |
| 78062 | Karnes County, TX | $840 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,690 |
| 78064 | Atascosa County, TX | $900 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,560 |
| 78064 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $900 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,560 |
| 78065 | Atascosa County, TX | $780 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 78069 | Atascosa County, TX | $860 | $1,000 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,550 |
| 78069 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $860 | $1,000 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,550 |
- 78008 · Atascosa County, TX $1,150$1,500
- 78008 · Live Oak County, TX $1,150$1,500
- 78011 · Atascosa County, TX $1,040$1,360
- 78012 · Atascosa County, TX $1,110$1,460
- 78026 · Atascosa County, TX $1,010$1,340
- 78026 · McMullen County, TX $1,010$1,340
- 78050 · Atascosa County, TX $1,060$1,390
- 78052 · Atascosa County, TX $1,190$1,560
- 78052 · Medina County, TX $1,190$1,560
- 78052 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $1,190$1,560
- 78062 · Atascosa County, TX $1,150$1,440
- 78062 · Karnes County, TX $1,150$1,440
- 78064 · Atascosa County, TX $1,180$1,550
- 78064 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $1,180$1,550
- 78065 · Atascosa County, TX $1,010$1,340
- 78069 · Atascosa County, TX $1,130$1,480
- 78069 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $1,130$1,480
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Atascosa County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,800 households rent in Atascosa County
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Atascosa 46%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Atascosa County
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Atascosa County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 3
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 2
326 homes in all; 326 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- unnamed Public housing 618 Shady Oak Dr, Pleasanton 78064 60 low-income homes · Run by Pleasanton Housing Authority · Average payment: $505 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (830) 366-4022
- Unnamed Public housing 111 Kelly St, Poteet 78065 60 low-income homes · Run by Poteet Housing Authority · Average payment: $445 a month · Average wait: 2 months · Homes at several sites · (830) 742-3589
- Jourdanton Square Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2701 Zanderson Ave, Jourdanton 78026 52 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Crestview Apartments HUD-assisted 165 School Dr, Poteet 78065 36 low-income homes · For families · (830) 276-8065
- Las Fresas Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 764 Church Dr, Poteet 78065 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Farm Labor Housing HUD-assisted 400 4th St, Poteet 78065 30 low-income homes · For families · (830) 742-3589
- ST. Francis Villa Apts HUD-assisted 715 Trade Ave, Pleasanton 78064 28 low-income homes · For families · (830) 281-5029
- Pleasanton Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1547 Jami Dr, Pleasanton 78064 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1993 · (830) 569-8349
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Atascosa County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Atascosa County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,150 | $48,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,450 | $55,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,750 | $62,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,050 | $68,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,500 | $74,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,950 | $79,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,400 | $85,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,850 | $90,950 |
Area median income: $86,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Atascosa County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $736 – $900
- 1 bedroom $884 – $1,080
- 2 bedrooms $962 – $1,176
- 3 bedrooms $1,264 – $1,544
- 4 bedrooms $1,265 – $1,546
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Pleasanton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 112 vouchers · 60 public housing units (830) 366-4022 Pleasanton Housing Authority: pleaha1402@yahoo.com
- Poteet Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 27 vouchers · 60 public housing units (830) 742-3589 Poteet Housing Authority: rosario.oropeza@poteethousing.com
Housing agencies in Texas Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Texas
What Texas law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §92.103(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Tex. Prop. Code §24.005(a)
- Only a court order can remove youTex. Prop. Code §92.0081(b)
- Protection from retaliationTex. Prop. Code §92.331
- Repair and deduct from the rentTex. Prop. Code §92.0561(a)-(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Atascosa County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio
851 Steves Ave, San Antonio · 35 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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City of San Antonio/Dept of Neighborhood and Housing Services (DNHS)
100 W Houston St, San Antonio · 37 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 9 more
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Greenpath Financial Wellness
12415 Old Converse Rd, Live Oak · 47 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Atascosa County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Run by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Texas program, funded by LIHEAP, that helps low-income households pay for electricity and gas, through local agencies in each county
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Atascosa County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Texas, the average home bill was $164 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,138
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,069
- Security deposit
- $1,069
- Total
- $2,138
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Atascosa County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $818; 1 bedroom: $982; 2 bedrooms: $1,069; 3 bedrooms: $1,404; 4 bedrooms: $1,405. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Atascosa County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,069) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.56 an hour full time, or $42,760 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Atascosa County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $43,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Atascosa County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $962 and $1,176 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Atascosa County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 78026 to $1,190 in 78052. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Atascosa County?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Atascosa County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Atascosa County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Atascosa County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).