Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Harlingen, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Harlingen, TX rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters today are paying $62 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Harlingen's median rent is 48.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Harlingen rent for $487/month, 1-bedrooms for $775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,069/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Harlingen

$1,000/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harlingen is $1,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harlingen

148

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harlingen rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Harlingen, TX

Average rent prices in Harlingen 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 Harlingen, TX

Rent prices in Harlingen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harlingen is $915, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Harlingen run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $935.

Listings

Studio

$487

No Change

80%

1 bedroom

$775

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,069

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,450

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,600

1%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$487

Last year

80%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,069

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

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

Median rent price$1,000
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.

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 & Services25% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health18% lower
Housing35% lower
Transportation16% lower
Utilities23% higher

Discover rentals in Harlingen, TX

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House for rent in Harlingen

Cozy 1 Bed/1 Bath Room in Harlingen, TX

618 S F St, Harlingen, TX 78550

1 bed

1 bath

$475

House for rent

Available Oct 16

28513 S Palm Court Dr #77 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harlingen

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Harlingen, TX

28513 S Palm Court Dr #77, Harlingen, TX 78552

2 beds

1 bath

$495

Apartment for rent

28513 S Palm Court Dr #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harlingen

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Harlingen, TX

28513 S Palm Court Dr #23, Harlingen, TX 78552

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

28513 S Palm Court Dr #49 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harlingen

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Harlingen, TX

28513 S Palm Court Dr #49, Harlingen, TX 78552

2 beds

1 bath

$595

$550

Price drop

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 $1,000 per month as of June 13, 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 5% since last year.

How does Harlingen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harlingen is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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?

Harlingen's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $980 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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