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Average Rent in Edinburg, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Edinburg, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,220/mo
Lowest Available
$819/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Edinburg, TX
Compare average rent across Edinburg, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg 78542 | $1,350 | $1,350 | 1 | 1 |
| Edinburg 78539 | $1,206 | $819 | 2 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Edinburg, TX?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Edinburg, TX is $1,220 per month across 3 apartment communities and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is Villages at Sugar Rd starting at $819/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $944/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,276/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,533/mo.
Prices range from $819 to $1,900 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Edinburg, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Edinburg, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villages at Sugar Rd | $819/mo | $1,009/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| The Village RGV | $1,200/mo | $1,600/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
| Mac Apartments | $1,350/mo | $1,350/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
Google Search Trends for Edinburg, TX Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Edinburg, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,220/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($819/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in Edinburg, TX is $57,789 , about 1% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Edinburg, TX
Overall prices in Edinburg, TX runs below the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 86.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Edinburg, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,220 |
| Utilities | $245 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $585 |
| Healthcare | $285 |
| Other goods and services | $456 |
| Estimated total | $3,293/mo |
Population
102,561
Median household income
$57,789
Census median rent
$968/mo
Rent as % of income
29.3%
Median age
29.9
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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