Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Williamson County, Texas
Williamson County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,817 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,796 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $34.94 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,817
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 22% more than in Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,796
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 28% more than in Texas
- Wage needed
- $34.94
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $72,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in Texas
Only here
Renting in Williamson County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $1,796, Williamson County ranks 4th among the 240 counties in Texas with this figure for the highest typical rent.
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At $111,340, Williamson County ranks 6th among the 250 counties in Texas with this figure for the highest typical household income.
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Williamson County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,796, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Travis County ($1,744).
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 Williamson 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 Williamson County was $1,625 a month in September 2026: 1.8% 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 |
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| Studio | $1,447 | $27.83 | $57,880 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $29.42 | $61,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,817 | $34.94 | $72,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,292 | $44.08 | $91,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,689 | $51.71 | $107,560 |
HUD area: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, 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 25 ZIP codes in Williamson County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,670 in 76530 to $2,230 in 78633. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,817).
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)
| 76527 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,350 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
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| 76527 | Burnet County, TX | $1,350 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 76527 | Killeen-Temple, TX | $1,350 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 76530 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 76537 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,520 | $1,610 | $1,910 | $2,410 | $2,830 |
| 76537 | Killeen-Temple, TX | $1,520 | $1,610 | $1,910 | $2,410 | $2,830 |
| 76573 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,510 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,380 | $2,800 |
| 76574 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 76578 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 76578 | Lee County, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 76578 | Milam County, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78613 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,570 | $1,660 | $1,970 | $2,480 | $2,920 |
| 78615 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78626 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,580 | $1,670 | $1,980 | $2,500 | $2,930 |
| 78628 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,390 | $1,470 | $1,740 | $2,190 | $2,580 |
| 78633 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,780 | $1,880 | $2,230 | $2,810 | $3,300 |
| 78634 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,730 | $1,830 | $2,170 | $2,740 | $3,210 |
| 78642 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78642 | Burnet County, TX | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,490 |
| 78664 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,400 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,220 | $2,600 |
| 78665 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,680 | $1,780 | $2,110 | $2,660 | $3,120 |
| 78674 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,580 | $1,670 | $1,980 | $2,500 | $2,930 |
| 78681 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,640 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,600 | $3,050 |
| 78717 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,580 | $1,670 | $1,980 | $2,500 | $2,930 |
| 78729 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $1,460 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,310 | $2,710 |
- 76527 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,700$2,200
- 76527 · Burnet County, TX $1,700$2,200
- 76527 · Killeen-Temple, TX $1,700$2,200
- 76530 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,670$2,120
- 76537 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,910$2,410
- 76537 · Killeen-Temple, TX $1,910$2,410
- 76573 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,890$2,380
- 76574 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,670$2,120
- 76578 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,670$2,120
- 76578 · Lee County, TX $1,670$2,120
- 76578 · Milam County, TX $1,670$2,120
- 78613 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,970$2,480
- 78615 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,670$2,120
- 78626 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,980$2,500
- 78628 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,740$2,190
- 78633 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $2,230$2,810
- 78634 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $2,170$2,740
- 78642 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,680$2,120
- 78642 · Burnet County, TX $1,680$2,120
- 78664 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,760$2,220
- 78665 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $2,110$2,660
- 78674 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,980$2,500
- 78681 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $2,060$2,600
- 78717 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,980$2,500
- 78729 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $1,830$2,310
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 Williamson County, 48% 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.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
84,783 households rent in Williamson County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Williamson 48%
- Texas 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Williamson County
HUD lists 53 properties with homes for low-income households in Williamson 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)
- 45
- HUD-assisted
- 9
- public housing
- 3
6,660 homes in all; 5,393 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Auro Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 16304 Fm 1325, Austin 78728 256 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Tuckaway Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1740 Bagdad Rd, Cedar Park 78613 256 low-income homes
- Waters at Willow Run Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 15433 Fm 1325, Austin 78728 242 low-income homes · 1 bd: 86 · 2 bd: 110 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Cypress Creek at Lakeline Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2101 S Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park 78613 236 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Merritt Legacy Tax credit (LIHTC) 1350 Sonny Dr, Leander 78641 208 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2014
- Legacy Senior Residences II Tax credit (LIHTC) Nec of Doris Lane and Red Bud Lane, Round Rock 78664 199 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Leander Station Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 11450 Old 2243 W, Leander 78641 192 low-income homes · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 116 · In service since 2011
- Oaks at Georgetown Apartments, the Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 W 22nd St, Georgetown 78626 192 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 1997
- Residences of Stillwater Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown 78626 192 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Cypress Creek at River Bend Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 River Bend Dr, Georgetown 78628 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 64 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2007
- Ranch at Cedar Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1301 W Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park 78613 180 low-income homes · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Gateway Northwest Tax credit (LIHTC) 1617 Northwest Blvd, Georgetown 78628 180 homes, 177 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 56
- Hills at Leander Tax credit (LIHTC) 960 Merrill Dr, Leander 78641 228 homes, 171 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Red Hills Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 S A W Grimes Blvd, Round Rock 78664 168 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Henna Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Louis Henna Blvd, Round Rock 78664 161 homes, 160 low-income · 4 bd: 161 · In service since 1999
- Stonehaven Public housing 1701 Hart St, Georgetown 78626 158 low-income homes · Run by Georgetown Housing Authority · Average payment: $441 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (512) 863-5565
- Legacy Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 University Blvd, Round Rock 78665 157 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Crystal Falls Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2702 S Bagdad Rd, Leander 78641 152 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 32 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- The Loretta Tax credit (LIHTC) 13653 Rutledge Spur, Austin 78717 137 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- San Gabriel Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Leander Rd, Georgetown 78628 136 low-income homes · In service since 2013
- Cedar Park Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 E Cypress Creek Rd, Cedar Park 78613 220 homes, 132 low-income · In service since 2002
- Merritt Heritage Tax credit (LIHTC) 4700 Williams Dr, Georgetown 78633 244 homes, 122 low-income · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 98 · 2 bd: 122 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Live Oak Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4121 Williams Dr, Georgetown 78628 108 low-income homes · In service since 2018 · (512) 713-0298
- Georgetown Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 805 Quail Valley Dr, Georgetown 78626 105 low-income homes · In service since 2001
- San Gabriel Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2101 Railroad Ave, Georgetown 78626 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Stepping Stone & Taylor Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1005 Cottonbowl Dr, Taylor 76574 96 low-income homes
- Cushing Center Public housing 1503 Lance Ln, Round Rock 78664 88 low-income homes · Run by Round Rock Housing Authority · Average payment: $505 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (512) 255-9159
- Kaia Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 104 Betty May Way, Georgetown 78633 102 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- San Gabriel Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 155 Hillcrest Ln, Liberty Hill 78642 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32
- Liberty Trails Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2225 Ranch Road 1869, Liberty Hill 78642 100 homes, 75 low-income · In service since 2015
- Main Street Commons Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 3700 N Main St, Taylor 76574 75 low-income homes · In service since 2013
- Trinity Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1203 Cushing Dr, Round Rock 78664 68 low-income homes · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (512) 244-0366
- Shady Oaks Apartments HUD-assisted 501 E Janis Dr, Georgetown 78628 60 low-income homes · For families · (512) 863-6723
- Georgetown Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 206 Royal Dr, Georgetown 78626 55 low-income homes · In service since 2015 · For families · (512) 863-3782
- Burnett Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 405 Sloan St, Taylor 76574 72 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1999
- Trails at Carmel Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Carl Stern Dr, Hutto 78634 61 homes, 50 low-income · In service since 2015
- Chisholm Trail Apartments HUD-assisted 1525 Chisholm Trail Rd, Round Rock 78681 50 low-income homes · For families · (512) 255-7112
- Stepping Stone Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2501 Davis St, Taylor 76574 44 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Crystal Falls Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander 78641 36 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Gardens of Taylor Tax credit (LIHTC) 319 Sloan St, Taylor 76574 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Granger Housing Authority Public housing 500 N Commerce St, Granger 76530 26 low-income homes · Run by Granger Housing Authority · Average payment: $332 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (512) 859-2797
- Northwest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1623 Northwest Blvd, Georgetown 78628 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 1993 · For people with disabilities · (512) 863-9873
- Pecan Hills HUD-assisted 13000 Hymeadow Dr, Austin 78729 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (512) 249-6899
- Round Rock Oak Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Westwood Dr, Round Rock 78681 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 20 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Round Rock Village Oak Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Westwood Dr, Round Rock 78681 23 low-income homes · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 1991
- Kaia Pointe HUD-assisted 104 Bettie Mae Way, Georgetown 78633 92 homes, 10 low-income · (512) 763-8493
- Mosaic Housing Corporation Ix HUD-assisted 13122 Humphrey Dr, Austin 78729 4 homes, 3 low-income · For people with disabilities · (877) 366-7242
- Waters at Sunrise Tax credit (LIHTC) 2750 Sunrise Rd, Round Rock 78665 300 homes · In service since 2016
- Mariposa at River Bend Aptsnt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 River Bend Dr, Georgetown 78628 198 homes
- Bluffs Landing Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3201 Bluffs Landing Way, Round Rock 78665 143 homes
- Lakeline Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 13635 Rutledge Spur, Austin 78717 128 homes · In service since 2016
- Liberty Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 122 Bailey Ln, Liberty Hill 78642 68 homes · In service since 2016
- Whitestone & Tamaric Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 Doris Ln, Cedar Park 78613
4 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 Williamson County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Williamson 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 |
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| 1 person | $28,250 | $47,050 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,250 | $53,800 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,300 | $60,500 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,300 | $67,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,550 | $72,600 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,750 | $78,000 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,350 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,750 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $134,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,302 – $1,592
- 1 bedroom $1,377 – $1,683
- 2 bedrooms $1,635 – $1,999
- 3 bedrooms $2,063 – $2,521
- 4 bedrooms $2,420 – $2,958
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
- Georgetown Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 105 vouchers · 158 public housing units (512) 863-5565 Georgetown Housing Authority: nikki.brennan@georgetownha.org
- Taylor Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 254 vouchers (512) 352-3231 Taylor Housing Authority: sheagoltzman@taylorha.org
- Round Rock Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 119 vouchers · 88 public housing units (512) 255-9159 Round Rock Housing Authority: ebby@roundrockha.org
- Granger Housing Authority Public housing · 26 public housing units (512) 859-2797 Granger Housing Authority: sherry.gha@outlook.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 Williamson County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Families in Crisis, Inc.
1305 E Rancier Ave, Killeen · 33 miles away · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Williamson County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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I Belong in Austin: Eviction Prevention Resources
Run by City of Austin, Austin Housing · Austin, Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County
City of Austin program against eviction; its page says direct rent help closed and that it now pays settlements negotiated with the landlord through legal aid
Closed, per the source
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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 Williamson 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
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Cash to move in
$3,634
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,817
- Security deposit
- $1,817
- Total
- $3,634
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 Williamson County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,447; 1 bedroom: $1,530; 2 bedrooms: $1,817; 3 bedrooms: $2,292; 4 bedrooms: $2,689. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Williamson County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,817) without spending more than 30% of income takes $34.94 an hour full time, or $72,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Williamson County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $67,200 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 Williamson 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 $1,635 and $1,999 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Williamson County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,670 in 76530 to $2,230 in 78633. 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 Williamson County?
HUD lists 53 properties with homes for low-income households in Williamson 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 Williamson County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Williamson County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Texas, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).