Rent by ZIP · Hidalgo County
Rent in Elsa, TX 78543
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+4.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $844 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $770 | +3.9% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $780 | +2.6% | $720–880 | $297 ±$146 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $970 | +4.1% | $909–1,111 | $778 ±$216 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,260 | +4% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,083 ±$266 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,400 | +2.9% | $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.
What renters pay in 78543
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78542 | Edinburg | $1,010 | $855 |
| 78541 | Edinburg | $1,010 | $989 |
| 78539 | Edinburg | $1,120 | $1,095 |
| 78547 | Garciasville | $1,030 | – |
| 78538 | Edcouch | $1,010 | $538 |
| 78548 | Grulla | $1,090 | – |
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.