2026 BAH · Fort Hood
Fort Hood BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $1,695/mo. 36 of 37 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 37 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 36 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($1,695)
- Lowest posted: $645/mo at Apartments at 1320 Wales Dr (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 9 of 37 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $1,662 | 36 of 37 | $1,374 | 34 of 37 |
| E-5 | $1,695 | 36 of 37 | $1,530 | 36 of 37 |
| E-6 | $1,920 | 37 of 37 | $1,626 | 36 of 37 |
| E-7 | $2,070 | 37 of 37 | $1,668 | 36 of 37 |
| W-2 | $2,139 | 37 of 37 | $1,743 | 36 of 37 |
| O-1 | $1,731 | 36 of 37 | $1,623 | 36 of 37 |
| O-2 | $1,917 | 37 of 37 | $1,689 | 36 of 37 |
| O-3 | $2,340 | 37 of 37 | $1,833 | 37 of 37 |
| O-4 | $2,577 | 37 of 37 | $2,076 | 37 of 37 |
Housing area: Fort Hood, TX (TX286). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- The Atrium Apartments · ≈ 6.4 mi · from $770/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Highlander Apartments · ≈ 6.8 mi · from $670/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Western Oaks Apartments · ≈ 6.9 mi · from $765/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Springs at 1100 · ≈ 7.4 mi · from $850/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Creekwood Apartments · ≈ 7.5 mi · from $765/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Station42 · ≈ 7.5 mi · from $1,281/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Apartments at 4101 E Rancier Ave. · ≈ 7.6 mi · from $699/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Apartments at 1320 Wales Dr · ≈ 7.6 mi · from $645/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Windchase Apartments · ≈ 8.0 mi · from $849/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- River Oaks · ≈ 8.2 mi · from $1,000/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 36. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $1,695/mo · without: $1,530/mo
Housing area: Fort Hood, TX (TX286), based on ZIP 76541 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-2 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-3 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-4 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-5 | $1,695 | $1,530 |
| E-6 | $1,920 | $1,626 |
| E-7 | $2,070 | $1,668 |
| E-8 | $2,238 | $1,746 |
| E-9 | $2,409 | $1,806 |
| W-1 | $1,938 | $1,665 |
| W-2 | $2,139 | $1,743 |
| W-3 | $2,346 | $1,812 |
| W-4 | $2,433 | $1,950 |
| W-5 | $2,544 | $2,109 |
| O-1E | $2,100 | $1,692 |
| O-2E | $2,313 | $1,788 |
| O-3E | $2,451 | $1,908 |
| O-1 | $1,731 | $1,623 |
| O-2 | $1,917 | $1,689 |
| O-3 | $2,340 | $1,833 |
| O-4 | $2,577 | $2,076 |
| O-5 | $2,748 | $2,169 |
| O-6 | $2,769 | $2,325 |
| O-7 | $2,787 | $2,361 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at Fort Hood for an E-5 with dependents?
$1,695 a month with dependents and $1,530 without, for the Fort Hood, TX housing area (TX286). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near Fort Hood fit E-5 BAH?
36 of the 37 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $1,695 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near Fort Hood include fees?
9 of 37 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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