How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wharton, TX?
In Wharton, TX, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $1,170 (±$117) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $853 (±$38).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,527 (±$296).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Wharton County, TX is $1,184.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $803 (±$247)
- 1 bedroom
- $853 (±$38)
- 2 bedrooms
- $1,170 (±$117)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,527 (±$296)
Rent by bedroom count in Wharton
| Wharton | Wharton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 (±$247) | $824 (±$229) | $1,207 (±$11) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $853 (±$38) | $856 (±$41) | $1,237 (±$5) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 (±$117) | $1,024 (±$64) | $1,395 (±$5) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,527 (±$296) | $1,386 (±$199) | $1,650 (±$7) | $1,584 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $853 (±$38) | $915 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 (±$117) | $1,184 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,527 (±$296) | $1,584 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Wharton
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton | — | $1,170 (±$117) | — |
| El Campo | 13 mi | $988 (±$69) | Lower |
| East Bernard | 14 mi | $976 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Beasley | 17 mi | $1,350 (±$60) | Higher |
| Needville | 17 mi | $1,144 (±$324) | Not measurably different |
| Orchard | 21 mi | $717 (±$504) | Not measurably different |
| Wallis | 22 mi | $737 (±$52) | Lower |
| Eagle Lake | 23 mi | $965 (±$201) | Not measurably different |
| Rosenberg | 23 mi | $1,309 (±$62) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: El Campo, TX ($988), Wallis, TX ($737).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beasley, TX ($1,350), Rosenberg, TX ($1,309).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Wharton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wharton | $1,170 (±$117) |
| 2 | El Campo | $988 (±$69) |
| 3 | East Bernard | $976 (±$211) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wharton
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Wharton?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Wharton, TX is $853 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Wharton?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Wharton, TX is $1,170 (±$117) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Wharton?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Wharton, TX is $1,527 (±$296) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wharton city, Texas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Wharton County, TX
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wharton County, TX
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wharton city, Texas (place:78136, in state:48).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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