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Rental Market Trends in Harlingen, TX

What is the average rent in Harlingen, TX?

$803/month

Average Rent

658 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Harlingen, TX is $803 per month. This is 51% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Harlingen more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Harlingen, you can expect to pay about $635 per month for a studio, $803 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $922 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,176 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$635/month
539 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$803/month
658 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$922/month
927 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,176/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$973/month
619 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,615/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,254/month
822 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Harlingen, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $15 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Harlingen, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Harlingen, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
29% Below $700/month
49% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Harlingen, TX?

Because the average rent in Harlingen is $803, you’ll want to make about $2,676 per month or $32,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Harlingen, TX is 20.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Harlingen is 36.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $635 - $1,176. You can expect to pay 7.5% less for groceries, 23.3% more for utilities, and 15.9% less for transportation.

City

Harlingen, TX

304 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Harlingen, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Harlingen, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

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Palm Court Townhomes

Palm Court Townhomes

1017 S Palm Court Dr,
Harlingen, TX 78552

$1,600

3 Beds

The Reserve Townhomes

The Reserve Townhomes

3229 E Grimes St,
Harlingen, TX 78550

$1,600

3 Beds

Sunshine Village Apartments

Sunshine Village Apartments

1608 Sam Houston Dr,
Harlingen, TX 78550

$760 - $839

1-2 Beds

Oak Terrace Apartments

Oak Terrace Apartments

902 S Loop 499,
Harlingen, TX 78550

$775 - $1,050

1-2 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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