Rent by ZIP · Gonzales County
Rent in Waelder, TX 78959
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,670 (-5.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $936 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,400 | -5% | $1,197–1,463 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,410 | $1,490 | -5.4% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,760 | -5.1% | $1,503–1,837 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,120 | $2,240 | -5.4% | $1,908–2,332 | $959 ±$551 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,600 | -4.2% | $2,241–2,739 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, TX, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 78959
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78957 | Smithville | $1,670 | $1,358 |
| 78956 | Schulenburg | $1,230 | $970 |
| 78962 | Weimar | $1,040 | $786 |
| 78954 | Round Top | $1,300 | – |
| 78953 | Rosanky | $1,690 | – |
| 78950 | New Ulm | $1,130 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Gonzales 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.