# Average Rent in Edinburg 78539 &amp; Rent Trends

> Average rent in Edinburg 78539 is $1,173/mo as of November 2026. 1BR $987, 2BR $1,219. Daily price history for 40 units in 6 buildings.

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Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Edinburg 78539?

The average listed apartment rent in Edinburg 78539 is $1,173 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 40 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 4, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Edinburg 78539, Edinburg, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.

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Market Average

$1,173/mo

Lowest Available

$819/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

6

tracked daily

Units Listed

40

available now

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## Edinburg 78539 vs Edinburg, TX Average

Edinburg 78539 is **more expensive than** the Edinburg, TX average by $6/mo (1%). The citywide average is $1,167/mo across all neighborhoods.

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Edinburg 78539?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Edinburg 78539 is $1,173 per month across 6 apartment communities and 40 available units.

The most affordable option is [Villages at Sugar Rd](https://average-rent.com/city/edinburg-tx/villages-at-sugar-rd-edinburg-tx/) starting at $819/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $987/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,219/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,399/mo.

Prices range from $819 to $1,900 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 19 units are currently listed.

## Average Rent by Bedroom

## Rent Price Distribution

## Rent by Bedroom Type in Edinburg 78539

1 Bed

$987

from $819 · 11 units

2 Bed

$1,219

from $960 · 25 units

3 Bed

$1,399

from $1,092 · 4 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Edinburg 78539

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Villages at Sugar Rd](https://average-rent.com/city/edinburg-tx/villages-at-sugar-rd-edinburg-tx/?neighborhood=Edinburg%2078539) | $819/mo | $1,092/mo | 8 | 4.3 |
| [Avanti West Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/edinburg-tx/avanti-west-apartments-edinburg-tx/?neighborhood=Edinburg%2078539) | $881/mo | $1,048/mo | 5 | 3.3 |
| [Royal Vista Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/edinburg-tx/royal-vista-apartments-edinburg-tx/?neighborhood=Edinburg%2078539) | $894/mo | $1,209/mo | 17 | 3.6 |
| [Avanti East Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/edinburg-tx/avanti-east-apartments-edinburg-tx/?neighborhood=Edinburg%2078539) | $960/mo | $1,016/mo | 3 | 3.4 |
| [Greenpoint Urban Living](https://average-rent.com/city/edinburg-tx/greenpoint-urban-living-edinburg-tx/?neighborhood=Edinburg%2078539) | $1,020/mo | $1,138/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| [The Village RGV](https://average-rent.com/city/edinburg-tx/the-village-rgv-edinburg-tx/?neighborhood=Edinburg%2078539) | $1,200/mo | $1,600/mo | 3 | 4.7 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Edinburg 78539

### What is the average rent in Edinburg 78539?

The average listed apartment rent in Edinburg 78539 is $1,173 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 40 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Edinburg 78539?

The apartment listings we track in Edinburg 78539 range from $819 to $1,900 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Edinburg 78539?

There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Edinburg 78539. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Edinburg 78539?

1-bedroom apartments average $987 per month across 11 priced listings in Edinburg 78539. Listed rents range from $819 to $1,200 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Edinburg 78539?

2-bedroom apartments average $1,219 per month across 25 priced listings in Edinburg 78539. Listed rents range from $960 to $1,700 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Edinburg 78539?

3-bedroom apartments average $1,399 per month across 4 priced listings in Edinburg 78539. Listed rents range from $1,092 to $1,900 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Edinburg 78539?

The 1-bedroom average is $987 per month across 11 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,219 across 25 listings, $232 (23.5%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Edinburg 78539?

Villages at Sugar Rd has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $819 per month. We track 8 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Edinburg 78539?

The $1,200 to $1,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 19 units, or 47.5% of the priced apartments we track in Edinburg 78539. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Edinburg 78539?

We track 40 priced units at 6 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Edinburg 78539?

We have recorded rent data on 1 day from October 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Edinburg 78539. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Edinburg 78539?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Edinburg 78539 rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Edinburg 78539?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$47,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,173/mo.

Comfortable income

$56,000/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 78539 is **$57,789** , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Edinburg 78539 Apartments

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## Cost of living in Edinburg 78539

Overall prices in Edinburg 78539 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 78539's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,173 |
| Utilities | $245 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $585 |
| Healthcare | $285 |
| Other goods and services | $456 |
| Estimated total | $3,246/mo |

Population

102,561

Median household income

$57,789

Census median rent

$968/mo

Census rent burden

29.3%

Median age

29.9

Mean commute

21 min

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## Google Search Trends for Edinburg 78539 Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

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| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-26 | 1,198 |
