Rent by ZIP · Calhoun County
Rent in Port Lavaca, TX 77979
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,300 (+3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $865 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $990 | +5.1% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $990 | +5.1% | $936–1,144 | $728 ±$36 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,260 | +3.2% | $1,170–1,430 | $846 ±$121 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,520 | +2.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,319 ±$733 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,670 | +3% | $1,548–1,892 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Calhoun County, TX. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Calhoun County, TX, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 77979
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77978 | Point Comfort | $1,060 | – |
| 77975 | Moulton | $1,220 | $1,195 |
| 77983 | Seadrift | $1,370 | – |
| 77974 | Meyersville | $1,390 | – |
| 77984 | Shiner | $1,370 | $1,083 |
| 77987 | Sweet Home | $1,100 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Calhoun 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.