Rent by ZIP · Cameron County
Rent in Harlingen, TX 78552
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,113 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $880 | +10.2% | $873–1,067 | $473 ±$195 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $980 | +6.1% | $936–1,144 | $1,136 ±$96 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,190 | +2.5% | $1,098–1,342 | $910 ±$74 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,610 | +1.2% | $1,467–1,793 | $1,281 ±$144 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,680 | +4.2% | $1,575–1,925 | $1,705 ±$303 |
Small Area FMRs for the Brownsville-Harlingen, 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,042.
What renters pay in 78552
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78550 | Harlingen | $1,060 | $947 |
| 78549 | Hargill | $1,020 | – |
| 78548 | Grulla | $1,090 | – |
| 78547 | Garciasville | $1,030 | – |
| 78557 | Hidalgo | $1,010 | $748 |
| 78558 | La Blanca | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Cameron 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.