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Pharr, TX Area Guide

A vibrant South Texas border community.

Affordable Suburb Schools Safe Family-Friendly

Right next door to McAllen and about an hour from Brownsville, Pharr is a mainly-suburban border city with a rich local character. Many of the local schools are excellent and the crime rate is considerably lower than many of the neighboring communities, making it a desirable location for families. Each spring, Pharr Hub Phest draws big crowds with a fun mix of music, carnival rides, and celebrations of South Texas’ unique culture. The cost of living is fairly low, and local rent tends to be quite affordable as well. The University of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley campus is just north of town in Edinburg, making Pharr a convenient place for college students to find apartments.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pharr, TX is $862 for a studio, $985 for one bedroom, $1,011 for two bedrooms, and $1,174 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pharr has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$985/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$1,947/month
565 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,071/month
761 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,653/month
615 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pharr, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

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

Lyndon B Johnson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Valley View J H

Public

Grades 6-8

Liberty Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Quinta Mazatlan
  • Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
  • 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 February 2026.