Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Pharr, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pharr, TX rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $16 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged in October 2026.

  • Pharr is 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 118 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    In Pharr, 1-bedroom units rent around $700/month, 2-bedrooms around $995/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,550/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Pharr

$1,100/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pharr is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pharr

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pharr 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 Pharr, TX

Average rent prices in Pharr have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Pharr, TX

Rent prices in Pharr vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pharr is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Pharr run $692 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $912.

Listings

1 bedroom

$700

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,250

8%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,550

5%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pharr, 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 Pharr, TX compare to other cities?

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

Pharr

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

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 Pharr, TX is 10% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

Discover rentals in Pharr, TX

900 West Cherokee Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.4

Very good

900 West Cherokee Avenue

900 W Cherokee Ave, Pharr, TX 78577

2 beds

2 baths

$725–$850

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.
1320 Del Oro Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1320 Del Oro Lane

1320 Del Oro Ln, Pharr, TX 78577

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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.
El Pueblo Dorado - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

El Pueblo Dorado

901 E Thomas Rd, Pharr, TX 78577

2 beds

2 baths

$812–$1,011

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.
1607 W Douglas St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Pharr

2 beds

2 baths

$825

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 Pharr, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Pharr rental market.

How much is rent in Pharr?

The average rent in Pharr is $1,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pharr?

Average rent prices in Pharr have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Pharr rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pharr is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pharr?

To comfortably afford rent in Pharr, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January sees the lowest rents in Pharr, running about 6.7% lower than April, which has the highest rent. Searching in January could result in lower prices compared to spring months.

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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