Rent by ZIP · Starr County
Rent in Santa Elena, TX 78591
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+4.1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $740 | +4.1% | $693–847 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $740 | +5.4% | $702–858 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $970 | +4.1% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,350 | +4.4% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,490 | -0.7% | $1,332–1,628 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Starr County, TX. 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 Starr County, TX, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 78591
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households811% of occupied homes
No cash rent0households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78589 | San Juan | $1,010 | $900 |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa | $1,020 | $812 |
| 78588 | San Isidro | $1,010 | – |
| 78594 | Sebastian | $1,010 | – |
| 78595 | Sullivan City | $1,010 | $611 |
| 78586 | San Benito | $1,010 | $792 |
Fair Market Rents across Starr 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.