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Rent in Harlingen, TX 78553
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (-1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $780 | +6.4% | $747–913 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $870 | +1.1% | $792–968 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,050 | -1% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,420 | -2.1% | $1,251–1,529 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,480 | +0.7% | $1,341–1,639 | – |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78552 | Harlingen | $1,220 | $910 |
| 78550 | Harlingen | $1,060 | $947 |
| 78549 | Hargill | $1,020 | – |
| 78557 | Hidalgo | $1,010 | $748 |
| 78548 | Grulla | $1,090 | – |
| 78558 | La Blanca | $1,010 | – |
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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.