Average Rent in Harlingen, TX
4 apartment buildings, 53 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Harlingen, TXAvg Rent
$1,132/mo
median $1,160
market average
Cheapest
$721/mo
Sunland Country Apartments
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
53
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Harlingen, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Harlingen, TX Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sunland Country Apartments
502 S Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
Valor at Harlingen
902 S Palm Ct Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552, USA
Canal Place
2280 US-77 BUS, San Benito, TX 78586, USA
Windstar Apartment Homes
2802 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunland Country Apartments 502 S Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA | $721 | $1,008 | $0.97/ft² | 3.4 (18) | 14 |
| 2 | Valor at Harlingen 902 S Palm Ct Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552, USA | $877 | $1,146 | $1.41/ft² | 3.7 (138) | 9 |
| 3 | Canal Place 2280 US-77 BUS, San Benito, TX 78586, USA | $1,100 | $1,161 | $0.97/ft² | 3.6 (53) | 22 |
| 4 | Windstar Apartment Homes 2802 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA | $1,133 | $1,252 | $1.10/ft² | 3.5 (36) | 8 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Sunland Country Apartments
3.4 (18)502 S Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
Valor at Harlingen
3.7 (138)902 S Palm Ct Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552, USA
Canal Place
3.6 (53)2280 US-77 BUS, San Benito, TX 78586, USA
Windstar Apartment Homes
3.5 (36)2802 N 7th St, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
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Harlingen, TX neighborhoods
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Harlingen, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Harlingen, TX is $1,132 per month, based on 53 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $721 at Sunland Country Apartments to $1,570 at Valor at Harlingen.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $998/mo | $830/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $1,075/mo | $988/mo | 13 |
| 3 Bed | $1,168/mo | $721/mo | 31 |
| 4 Bed | $1,271/mo | $1,257/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Harlingen, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Harlingen, TX averages $998/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,075/mo. At the local median household income of $55,891, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Harlingen, TX at $893/mo. The current tracked market average runs 27% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Harlingen, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Harlingen, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,132/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($721/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Harlingen, TX is $55,891 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Harlingen, TX
Overall prices in Harlingen, TX runs below the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.7, 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 Harlingen, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,132 |
| Utilities | $240 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $571 |
| Healthcare | $279 |
| Other goods and services | $446 |
| Estimated total | $3,169/mo |
Population
71,669
Median household income
$55,891
Census median rent
$893/mo
Census rent burden
28.7%
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
18 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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Nearby cities in Texas
How Harlingen, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Harlingen, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $1,613 | +42% | -14.3% | 622 |
| Addison, TX | $1,667 | +47% | -0.2% | 362 |
| Austin, TX | $1,916 | +69% | -1.1% | 257 |
| Houston, TX | $2,029 | +79% | -6.8% | 223 |
| Irving, TX | $1,925 | +70% | -17.1% | 89 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,366 | +21% | +1% | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Harlingen, TX?
The average rent in Harlingen, TX is $1,132 per month, based on 53 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Harlingen, TX?
The median asking rent in Harlingen, TX is $1,160 per month, computed from 53 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,132/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Harlingen, TX?
The lowest available rent in Harlingen, TX starts at $721 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Harlingen, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Harlingen, TX average $998/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $830/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Harlingen, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Harlingen, TX average $1,075/mo. Units start from $988/mo across 13 units currently listed.
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