Rent by ZIP · Hidalgo County
Rent in Mcallen, TX 78501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,100 (-5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $969 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $920 | -5.4% | $783–957 | $790 ±$278 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $930 | -6.5% | $783–957 | $743 ±$42 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,160 | -5.2% | $990–1,210 | $1,009 ±$57 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,510 | -6.6% | $1,269–1,551 | $1,266 ±$67 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,670 | -6.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,457 ±$207 |
Small Area FMRs for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,017.
What renters pay in 78501
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78503 | Mcallen | $1,180 | $1,160 |
| 78504 | Mcallen | $1,260 | $1,115 |
| 78516 | Alamo | $1,010 | $824 |
| 78520 | Brownsville | $1,050 | $891 |
| 78521 | Brownsville | $1,050 | $878 |
| 78526 | Brownsville | $1,230 | $1,067 |
Fair Market Rents across Hidalgo County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.