Rent by ZIP · Hidalgo County
Rent in Weslaco, TX 78596
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (-4.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $936 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $850 | -5.9% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $860 | -5.8% | $729–891 | $477 ±$187 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,070 | -4.7% | $918–1,122 | $947 ±$66 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,390 | -5.8% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,054 ±$99 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,540 | -6.5% | $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 78596
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78595 | Sullivan City | $1,010 | $611 |
| 78597 | South Padre Island | $1,490 | – |
| 78594 | Sebastian | $1,010 | – |
| 78598 | Port Mansfield | $1,010 | – |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa | $1,020 | $812 |
| 78599 | Weslaco | $1,070 | $1,027 |
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.