Rent by ZIP · Wharton County
Rent in Wharton, TX 77488
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,078 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $790 | +7.6% | $765–935 | $686 ±$88 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $870 | +8% | $846–1,034 | $850 ±$39 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,140 | +7% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,177 ±$117 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,550 | +5.2% | $1,467–1,793 | $1,454 ±$295 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,780 | -7.9% | $1,476–1,804 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Wharton County, TX. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Wharton County, TX, 2 bedrooms: $1,184.
What renters pay in 77488
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77489 | Missouri City | $1,920 | $1,139 |
| 77486 | West Columbia | $1,290 | $915 |
| 77485 | Wallis | $1,010 | $748 |
| 77484 | Waller | $1,190 | $1,072 |
| 77493 | Katy | $1,920 | $1,514 |
| 77482 | Van Vleck | $1,140 | $980 |
Fair Market Rents across Wharton County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.