Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Harlingen, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Harlingen rent stands today
Harlingen, TX rent slipped 15.0% year over year, with a current median of $935/month. Renters today are paying $148 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat recently.
Compared to national trends
Harlingen is 51.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it an accessible rental market for value-conscious renters despite a smaller inventory of 126 total rentals. The city's median rent is $935/month.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 67% of Harlingen's inventory, renting at a median of $900/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,450/month. Bedroom medians range from $487/month for studios to $1,408/month for 3-bedrooms, with 2-bedrooms at $940/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Harlingen fell 40.9% year over year, diverging 25.9 percentage points from the citywide decline. This segment's drop contrasts with the overall city rent slip of 15.0%, showing a sharper decline for larger units.
Median rent
Median rent in Harlingen
$935/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Harlingen is $935 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $1,005 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harlingen
126
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Harlingen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Harlingen, TX
Average rent prices in Harlingen have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Harlingen run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $935.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $487 |  7% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $940 | 4% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,407 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,300 | 8% | 31% |
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 | $900 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$487
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$940
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,407
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
31%
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
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
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
52%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harlingen, TX is 40% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,550
3%$975
16%$995
5%$1,225
14%$1,200
4%$885
6%$2,000
$1,100
7%$898
28%$925
23%$3,450
13%$1,058
8%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
Condo for rent in Harlingen
1 bed
1 bath
$425
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harlingen
502 E Davis St #22, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
1 bath
$665
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harlingen
218 7th St, Harlingen, TX 78552
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harlingen
711 Tumbleweed Dr #2, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
1301 Palm Valley Dr E, Harlingen, TX 78552
4 beds
4 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
22886 Briggs Coleman Rd, Harlingen, TX 78550
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harlingen
9206 Empress Ln, Harlingen, TX 78552
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
2012 Southridge Ave #1, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
14h ago
1801 Atrium Place Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
902 S Palm Court Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$1,455
Apartment for rent
2d ago
902 S Loop 499, Harlingen, TX 78550
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2012 Southridge Ave #1, Harlingen, TX 78550
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
902 S Palm Court Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$1,455
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1501 Sam Houston Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,004
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Harlingen
1009 Julia St, Harlingen, TX 78550
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
1d ago
902 S Palm Court Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$1,455
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2710 Los Amigos Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
3 beds
2 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1501 Sam Houston Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,004
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4205 Wilson Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
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 $935 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Harlingen?
Average rent prices in Harlingen have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Harlingen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harlingen is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 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 $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Harlingen?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Harlingen average around $780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,020/month.
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).