Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Brazos County, Texas
Brazos County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,151 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,193 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.13 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,151
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% less than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,193
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 15% less than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $22.13
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,040 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 61%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 19% more than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Brazos County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 251 counties in Texas with this figure, Brazos County has the lowest homeownership rate: 47%.
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At 61%, Brazos County ranks 2nd among the 202 counties in Texas with this figure for the largest share of rent-burdened renters.
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Brazos County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,193, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Washington County ($1,165).
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 Brazos 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 Brazos County was $1,514 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
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| Studio | $1,005 | $19.33 | $40,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,057 | $20.33 | $42,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,151 | $22.13 | $46,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,594 | $30.65 | $63,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $36.54 | $76,000 |
HUD area: College Station-Bryan, TX MSA. 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 9 ZIP codes in Brazos County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,070 in 77801 to $1,340 in 77802. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,151).
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)
| 77801 | $930 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,490 | $1,770 |
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| 77802 | $1,170 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,860 | $2,210 |
| 77803 | $990 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,860 |
| 77807 | $1,090 | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $2,060 |
| 77808 | $1,130 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,130 |
| 77840 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,910 |
| 77843 | $1,020 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,630 | $1,940 |
| 77845 | $1,110 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $2,100 |
| 77866 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,910 |
- 77801 $1,070$1,490
- 77802 $1,340$1,860
- 77803 $1,130$1,560
- 77807 $1,250$1,730
- 77808 $1,290$1,790
- 77840 $1,160$1,610
- 77843 $1,180$1,630
- 77845 $1,270$1,760
- 77866 $1,160$1,610
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 Brazos County, 61% 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.
61%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
48,421 households rent in Brazos County
- Spend half or more of their income 36%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 39%
Compared with the state and the country
- Brazos 61%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Brazos County
HUD lists 17 properties with homes for low-income households in Brazos 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)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 5
- public housing
- 1
2,100 homes in all; 1,939 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- George Washington Carver Homes Public housing 1047 Bryant St, Bryan 77803 300 homes, 298 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bryan · Average payment: $407 a month · Average wait: 9 months · Homes at several sites · (979) 822-2013
- Saddlewood Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 3625 Wellborn Rd, Bryan 77801 232 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities
- Southgate Village HUD-assisted 134 Luther St, College Station 77840 200 homes, 199 low-income · For families · (979) 696-3702
- Windsor Pointe Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Central Park Ln, College Station 77840 192 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 112 · In service since 1996
- Highland Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2900 Wildflower Dr, Bryan 77802 180 low-income homes · In service since 2014
- Forest Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1828 Sandy Point Rd, Bryan 77807 140 homes, 119 low-income · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2005
- Crestview Terrace Apts (R4P Blend Pendin/202 HAP) HUD-assisted 2501 E Villa Maria Rd, Bryan 77802 100 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (979) 776-9294
- Heritage at Dartmouth Tax credit (LIHTC) 2518 Dartmouth St, College Station 77840 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1999
- Villas of Rock Prairie Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Mortier Dr, College Station 77845 132 homes, 92 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1996
- Huntington at College Station Tax credit (LIHTC) Sec of Lakeway & Midtown Loop, College Station 77845 120 homes, 92 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Terrace Pines Tax credit (LIHTC) 819 Krenek Tap Rd, College Station 77840 100 homes, 80 low-income · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Mid Towne Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2728 Osborn Ln, Bryan 77803 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2010
- Crestview Unity HUD-assisted 2507 E Villa Maria Rd, Bryan 77802 63 low-income homes · For older adults · (979) 776-9294
- LULAC Oak Hill HUD-assisted 1105 Anderson St, College Station 77840 50 homes, 48 low-income · For older adults · (979) 693-6676
- Crestview Place Apts HUD-assisted 2503 E Villa Maria Rd, Bryan 77802 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (979) 776-9294
- Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 2526 Dartmouth St, College Station 77840 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2001
- Midtown Manor Apts (was Emerald Park -Part of Master Lura) Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Rebecca St, Bryan 77801 47 homes
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 Brazos 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 Brazos 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 | $20,450 | $34,100 | $54,500 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $38,900 | $62,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,800 | $70,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,650 | $77,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,450 | $90,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
Area median income: $104,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: College Station-Bryan, TX MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $905 – $1,106
- 1 bedroom $951 – $1,163
- 2 bedrooms $1,036 – $1,266
- 3 bedrooms $1,435 – $1,753
- 4 bedrooms $1,710 – $2,090
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
- Brazos Valley Council of Governments Section 8 vouchers · 2,042 vouchers (979) 595-2801 Brazos Valley Council of Governments: harold.womble@bvcog.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Bryan Public housing · 298 public housing units (979) 822-2013 Housing Authority of the City of Bryan: rissina@bryanhousing.org
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 Brazos County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Brazos County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Brazos 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 Brazos 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.
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Cash to move in
$2,302
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,151
- Security deposit
- $1,151
- Total
- $2,302
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 Brazos County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,005; 1 bedroom: $1,057; 2 bedrooms: $1,151; 3 bedrooms: $1,594; 4 bedrooms: $1,900. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Brazos County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,151) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.13 an hour full time, or $46,040 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Brazos County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,650 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 Brazos 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 $1,036 and $1,266 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Brazos County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,070 in 77801 to $1,340 in 77802. 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 Brazos County?
HUD lists 17 properties with homes for low-income households in Brazos 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 Brazos County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Brazos County, 61% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).