Rent by ZIP · Cameron County
Rent in San Benito, TX 78586
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $796 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $730 | +9.6% | $720–880 | $311 ±$59 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $820 | +4.9% | $774–946 | $625 ±$520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $990 | +2% | $909–1,111 | $792 ±$79 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,340 | +2.2% | $1,233–1,507 | $958 ±$169 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,400 | +5% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,080 ±$659 |
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 78586
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78584 | Roma | $1,010 | $551 |
| 78588 | San Isidro | $1,010 | – |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo | $1,010 | – |
| 78589 | San Juan | $1,010 | $900 |
| 78582 | Rio Grande City | $1,030 | $718 |
| 78591 | Santa Elena | $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.