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Rent in Mcallen, TX 78505
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (-3.8% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $840 | -4.8% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $850 | -4.7% | $729–891 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,060 | -3.8% | $918–1,122 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,380 | -5.1% | $1,179–1,441 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,520 | -5.3% | $1,296–1,584 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78504 | Mcallen | $1,260 | $1,115 |
| 78503 | Mcallen | $1,180 | $1,160 |
| 78501 | Mcallen | $1,100 | $1,009 |
| 78516 | Alamo | $1,010 | $824 |
| 78520 | Brownsville | $1,050 | $891 |
| 78521 | Brownsville | $1,050 | $878 |
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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.