Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Johnson County, Texas
Johnson County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,745 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,398 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.56 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,745
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 17% more than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,398
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as in Texas
- Wage needed
- $33.56
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $69,800 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% more than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Johnson County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Somervell County, the typical rent is $773: 45% less than in Johnson County ($1,398).
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At $1,398, Johnson County ranks 24th among the 240 counties in Texas with this figure for the highest typical rent.
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 Johnson 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 Johnson County was $1,585 a month in September 2026: 4.1% more than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,461 | $28.10 | $58,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,481 | $28.48 | $59,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,745 | $33.56 | $69,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,284 | $43.92 | $91,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,866 | $55.12 | $114,640 |
HUD area: Fort Worth-Arlington, 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 18 ZIP codes in Johnson County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,160 in 76059 to $2,210 in 76084. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,745).
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)
| 76009 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,500 | $1,960 | $2,460 |
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| 76028 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,670 | $1,690 | $1,990 | $2,600 | $3,270 |
| 76031 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,280 | $1,300 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,510 |
| 76033 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,540 | $2,010 | $2,520 |
| 76033 | Hood County, TX | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,540 | $2,010 | $2,520 |
| 76033 | Somervell County, TX | $1,290 | $1,310 | $1,540 | $2,010 | $2,520 |
| 76044 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,480 | $1,500 | $1,770 | $2,320 | $2,910 |
| 76044 | Hood County, TX | $1,480 | $1,500 | $1,770 | $2,320 | $2,910 |
| 76050 | Dallas, TX | $1,140 | $1,160 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $2,240 |
| 76050 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,140 | $1,160 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $2,240 |
| 76050 | Hill County, TX | $1,140 | $1,160 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $2,240 |
| 76058 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,380 | $1,400 | $1,650 | $2,160 | $2,710 |
| 76059 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $970 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,910 |
| 76061 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,360 | $1,380 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,680 |
| 76084 | Dallas, TX | $1,850 | $1,880 | $2,210 | $2,870 | $3,610 |
| 76084 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,850 | $1,880 | $2,210 | $2,870 | $3,610 |
| 76093 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,460 | $1,910 | $2,390 |
| 76093 | Hill County, TX | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,460 | $1,910 | $2,390 |
- 76009 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,500$1,960
- 76028 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,990$2,600
- 76031 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,530$2,000
- 76033 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,540$2,010
- 76033 · Hood County, TX $1,540$2,010
- 76033 · Somervell County, TX $1,540$2,010
- 76044 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,770$2,320
- 76044 · Hood County, TX $1,770$2,320
- 76050 · Dallas, TX $1,370$1,790
- 76050 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,370$1,790
- 76050 · Hill County, TX $1,370$1,790
- 76058 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,650$2,160
- 76059 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,160$1,520
- 76061 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,630$2,130
- 76084 · Dallas, TX $2,210$2,870
- 76084 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $2,210$2,870
- 76093 · Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $1,460$1,910
- 76093 · Hill County, TX $1,460$1,910
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 Johnson County, 52% 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.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
16,604 households rent in Johnson County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Johnson 52%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Johnson County
HUD lists 23 properties with homes for low-income households in Johnson County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 18
- HUD-assisted
- 7
2,192 homes in all; 1,268 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Cimarron Springs Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1302 E Kilpatrick St, Cleburne 76031 156 homes, 149 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 52 · In service since 2007
- Villas at Henderson Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 303 N Hyde Park Blvd, Cleburne 76033 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2007
- Cobblestone Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2209 N Main St, Cleburne 76033 144 homes, 136 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 1999
- Mariposa Apartment Homes at South Broadway Tax credit (LIHTC) Seq of South Broadway Street and Plum Street, Joshua 76058 222 homes, 127 low-income
- Mariposa at Elk Drive Tax credit (LIHTC) 155 Elk Dr, Burleson 76028 180 homes, 117 low-income · In service since 2015
- Palladium Venus Tax credit (LIHTC) NWQ US Hwy 67 and Hwy 157, Venus 76084 120 homes, 84 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- The Residences at Alsbury Tax credit (LIHTC) SWQ of SW Alsbury BLVD. and Ridgehill DR., Burleson 76028 83 homes, 72 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Crestmoor Park South Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 514 SE Gardens Blvd, Burleson 76028 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 2010
- Sherwood Arms Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 213 N Val Verde Cir, Keene 76059 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · In service since 1997
- Plateau Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 701 McAnear St, Cleburne 76033 49 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 1 · For older adults · (817) 556-0326
- Thomas Square Apts HUD-assisted 551 SW Thomas St, Burleson 76028 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (817) 295-9594
- Fireside Trails Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 213 W 4th St, Keene 76059 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · In service since 1995
- Woodstock Square Apartments HUD-assisted 528 N Main St, Joshua 76058 32 low-income homes · For families · (817) 202-0323
- LINCOLN RIDGE (FHA223f/HAP202-8 NC) HUD-assisted 705 McAnear St, Cleburne 76033 29 low-income homes · For older adults · (817) 645-2244
- Alvarado Seniors Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1035 N Cummings Dr, Alvarado 76009 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Crown Point Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 700 S Main St, Venus 76084 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2000
- Pecan Tree Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Pecan St, Grandview 76050 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities
- Cleburne Plaza HUD-assisted 400 Phillips St, Cleburne 76033 72 homes, 22 low-income · For families · (817) 641-9003
- Meadowbrook Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 W Godley Ave, Godley 76044 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities
- Cypress Creek Apt Homes at Joshua Station Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1006 Joshua Station St, Joshua 76058 181 homes, 10 low-income · In service since 2017 · (817) 556-9000
- Cimarron Springs Apartments HUD-assisted 1301 E Kilpatrick St, Cleburne 76031 146 homes, 10 low-income · (817) 645-7999
- Buena Vista Seniors Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 2205 Pipeline Rd, Cleburne 76033 229 homes
- Shenandoah Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1151 Remington Cir, Burleson 76028 117 homes
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,800 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,150 | $70,600 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,650 | $79,450 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,150 | $88,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,600 | $95,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,000 | $102,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,400 | $109,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,800 | $116,500 |
Area median income: $110,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,315 – $1,607
- 1 bedroom $1,333 – $1,629
- 2 bedrooms $1,571 – $1,920
- 3 bedrooms $2,056 – $2,512
- 4 bedrooms $2,579 – $3,153
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
- Cleburne Housing Agency Section 8 vouchers · 360 vouchers (817) 645-0937 Cleburne Housing Agency: terrence.hamilton@cleburne.net
- Housing Authority of Grandview Public housing (817) 866-3373
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 Johnson County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Channel
851 Grainger St, Fort Worth · 25 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Credit.org - Arlington, TX Branch
2000 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington · 31 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Johnson 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 Johnson 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
$3,490
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,745
- Security deposit
- $1,745
- Total
- $3,490
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 Johnson County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,461; 1 bedroom: $1,481; 2 bedrooms: $1,745; 3 bedrooms: $2,284; 4 bedrooms: $2,866. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Johnson County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,745) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.56 an hour full time, or $69,800 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Johnson County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $55,150 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 Johnson 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 $1,571 and $1,920 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Johnson County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,160 in 76059 to $2,210 in 76084. 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 Johnson County?
HUD lists 23 properties with homes for low-income households in Johnson County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Johnson County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Johnson County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).