Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Port Arthur, TX 77640
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (+12.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,254 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $970 | +12.4% | $981–1,199 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $980 | +11.2% | $981–1,199 | $1,322 ±$166 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,200 | +12.5% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,132 ±$125 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,570 | +12.1% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,257 ±$143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,150 | $1,880 | +14.4% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,392 ±$169 |
Small Area FMRs for the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA. 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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,218.
What renters pay in 77640
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77642 | Port Arthur | $1,150 | $1,010 |
| 77632 | Orange | $1,180 | $1,006 |
| 77630 | Orange | $1,220 | $1,087 |
| 77650 | Port Bolivar | $1,480 | – |
| 77629 | Nome | $1,180 | – |
| 77651 | Port Neches | $1,210 | $1,096 |
Fair Market Rents across Jefferson 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.