Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Edinburg, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Edinburg, TX rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Edinburg sits 47.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city offers 440 total rentals across a range of property types.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Edinburg rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $795/month, and 2-bedrooms for $900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Edinburg

$1,000/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edinburg is $1,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$0.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edinburg

440

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edinburg rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Edinburg, TX

Average rent prices in Edinburg have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Edinburg, TX

Rent prices in Edinburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Edinburg is $950, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Edinburg run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$700

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$795

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Edinburg, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Edinburg, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Edinburg and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Edinburg

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edinburg, TX is 18% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

Discover rentals in Edinburg, TX

1420 North Closner Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.5

Good

1420 North Closner Boulevard

1420 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78541

Studio

1 bath

$200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1608 Norma Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Edinburg

2 beds

1 bath

$500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
815 W Cooper St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Edinburg

5 beds

3 baths

$525

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
815 W Cooper St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Edinburg

5 beds

3 baths

$525

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Edinburg, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Edinburg rental market.

How much is rent in Edinburg?

The average rent in Edinburg is $1,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edinburg?

Average rent prices in Edinburg have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Edinburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edinburg is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Edinburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Edinburg, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Edinburg?

October offers the best rental deals in Edinburg, with rents running about 9% lower than the summer peak in June.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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