Rent by ZIP · Jim Wells County
Rent in Ben Bolt, TX 78342
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+4% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $760 | +3.9% | $711–869 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $760 | +5.3% | $720–880 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,000 | +4% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,320 | +3% | $1,224–1,496 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,470 | +2% | $1,350–1,650 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County, TX, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 78342
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78341 | Benavides | $1,090 | $773 |
| 78343 | Bishop | $1,230 | $741 |
| 78340 | Bayside | $1,520 | – |
| 78344 | Bruni | $1,450 | – |
| 78339 | Banquete | $1,240 | – |
| 78338 | Armstrong | $1,100 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Jim Wells 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.