Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Harlingen, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Harlingen rent stands today
Harlingen, TX rent slipped 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters today are paying $113 less per month on average than last year, despite a 5.6% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Harlingen sits 47.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 128 total rentals, with apartments comprising 64.1% of the inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Harlingen run around $600/month, 1-bedrooms around $775/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,425/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,250/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Harlingen
$995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Harlingen is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harlingen
128
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Harlingen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Harlingen, TX
Average rent prices in Harlingen have increased by 6% 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
Harlingen, TX
Rent prices in Harlingen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harlingen is $935, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Harlingen run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 |  10% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | 4% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,250 | 12% | 37% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Harlingen, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $935 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
37%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Harlingen, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$935
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Harlingen and Brownsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Harlingen
48%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harlingen, TX is 38% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
4%$1,095
24%$1,050
1%$999
27%$1,200
3%$765
13%$2,200
$1,100
1%$1,050
13%$925
5%$2,500
61%$1,100
9%Cost of living in Harlingen, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 25% lower |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 18% lower |
| Housing | 35% lower |
| Transportation | 16% lower |
| Utilities | 23% higher |
Discover rentals in Harlingen, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
618 S F St, Harlingen, TX 78550
1 bed
1 bath
$475
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harlingen
218 7th St, Harlingen, TX 78552
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harlingen
502 E Davis St #20, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
1 bath
$665
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harlingen
709 Tumbleweed Dr #8, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
2414 Cove Real Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
58m ago
902 S Palm Court Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$1,455
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2005 Southridge Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2710 Los Amigos Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$915
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2124 Multi National, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4506 N Business 77 #164, Harlingen, TX 78552
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4506 N Business 77 #340, Harlingen, TX 78552
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4506 N Business 77 #4, Harlingen, TX 78552
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
58m ago
902 S Palm Court Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4506 N Business 77 #164, Harlingen, TX 78552
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4506 N Business 77 #340, Harlingen, TX 78552
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4506 N Business 77 #4, Harlingen, TX 78552
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
58m ago
902 S Palm Court Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$1,455
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Harlingen, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Harlingen rental market.
How much is rent in Harlingen?
The average rent in Harlingen is $995 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Harlingen?
Average rent prices in Harlingen have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Harlingen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harlingen is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Harlingen?
To comfortably afford rent in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen?
January offers the best rental deals in Harlingen, with rents running about 11% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter can lead to meaningful savings.
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).