Fort Hood, named after Confederate General John Bell Hood, is a U.S. Army post located halfway between Austin and Waco within the U.S. state of Texas. The main cantonment of Fort Hood is a census-designated place in Bell County, Texas that as of the 2000 U.S. Census had a total population of 33,711. Fort Hood apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Fort Hood apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.