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Section 8 rent in Wharton County, TX

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Wharton County, TX, covering 14 ZIP codes.

$1,035Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,139Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
14ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$750$806$1,080$886
1 Bedroom$760$824$1,150$906
2 Bedrooms$940$1,035$1,370$1,139
3 Bedrooms$1,270$1,416$1,800$1,558
4 Bedrooms$1,520$1,639$2,330$1,802

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,070$24,840
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,105$37,260
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,140$49,680
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,664$67,968

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Texas multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 14 of 14 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
77420 $1,150 $1,370 $1,800 $2,330
77435 $850 $1,080 $1,500 $1,700
77448 $830 $1,050 $1,470 $1,650
77455 $840 $1,050 $1,470 $1,630
77437 $790 $1,040 $1,360 $1,760
77434 $820 $1,010 $1,270 $1,520
77436 $800 $1,010 $1,380 $1,560
77443 $780 $1,000 $1,400 $1,550
77488 $780 $1,000 $1,400 $1,550
77432 $780 $990 $1,370 $1,560
77453 $780 $990 $1,390 $1,540
77454 $760 $980 $1,370 $1,520
77467 $760 $980 $1,370 $1,520
77485 $810 $940 $1,280 $1,550

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Wharton County, TX?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Wharton County, TX is $1,035 per month, ranging from $940 to $1,370 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,139.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Wharton County, TX, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $940 to $1,370 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Texas?
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