Edinburg

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Edinburg, TX

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Gateway City to the Rio Grande Valley

Suburb College Schools Sports Stadium Affordable

Welcome to Edinburg, located in Texas' Rio Grande Valley and home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's main campus. This growing community combines academic spirit with local charm across its 44 square miles. Rental options span from apartments near campus to residential communities throughout the city. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $876, two-bedrooms at $1,003, and three-bedrooms around $1,181. The university district and historic downtown area, anchored by the Hidalgo County Courthouse, are popular areas for renters.

Edinburg offers residents numerous recreational opportunities. The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, part of the World Birding Center network, provides walking trails and wildlife viewing areas. Sports enthusiasts can catch games at the Bert Ogden Arena, home to the NBA G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, or watch soccer matches at H-E-B Park, where the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros play. The Museum of South Texas History showcases regional heritage, while the McIntyre Street area features local dining options. With over 100,000 residents, Edinburg continues to grow while maintaining its community atmosphere.

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The Bert Ogden Arena host sports and performances.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Edinburg, TX is $562 for a studio, $886 for one bedroom, $1,022 for two bedrooms, and $1,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edinburg has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$886/month
685 Sq Ft
House
$1,961/month
531 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,093/month
881 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,407/month
663 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Edinburg, TX is 19.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Edinburg is 37.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $562 - $1,138. You can expect to pay 6.3% less for groceries, 9.7% less for utilities, and 1.2% more for transportation.

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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Austin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

356 Students

Escandon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

701 Students

Canterbury Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

676 Students

Trevino Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

655 Students

Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

652 Students

South Texas Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

652 Students

Brewster Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

316 Students

South Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,309 Students

Robert R Vela High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,189 Students

B L Garza Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,056 Students

South Texas ISD World Scholars

Public

Grades 9-12

503 Students

Robert R Vela High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,189 Students

Edinburg High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,433 Students

Edinburg North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,672 Students

Economedes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,762 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Edinburg Scenic Wetlands

Airports

  • McAllen International
  • Valley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.