Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Harlingen, TX

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harlingen, TX is $1,002. This is -49%, or $947, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,002

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

147

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harlingen, TX is $1,002. This is -49%, or $947, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
62%
11%
7%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Harlingen, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Harlingen, TX have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Harlingen, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in Harlingen, TX is $892. A 1-bedroom apartment in Harlingen, TX costs about $775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Harlingen, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,462

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,400

2%

6%

Studio

$487

No Change

80%

Studio

Average rent

$487

Last year

80%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Harlingen, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Harlingen, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brownsville, TX.

Harlingen

Median rent price$1,002
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harlingen, TX is 33% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, TX.

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Cost of living in
Harlingen, TX

The overall cost of living in Harlingen, TX is 18% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

21% lower

Groceries

7% lower

Health

22% lower

Housing

33% lower

Transportation

13% lower

Utilities

25% higher

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711 Tumbleweed Dr #2, Harlingen, TX 78550

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2 baths

$695

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$715

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3d ago

8.6

Very good

Sun Valley Apartments

1802 E Washington Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,050

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2217 E Grimes St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$725

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409 E. Madison Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Harlingen

409 E. Madison Ave.

409 E Madison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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