Rent in Edinburg, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,060$12,720 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,017 (−4.1%)How much rent can you afford in Edinburg, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Edinburg, TX by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $842 | $10,104 | $33,680 | $16.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $847 | $10,164 | $33,880 | $16.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,060 | $12,720 | $42,400 | $20.38/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,376 | $16,512 | $55,040 | $26.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,522 | $18,264 | $60,880 | $29.27/hr |
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Rent in Edinburg, TX: common questions
How much is rent going down in Edinburg, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,017 for a two-bedroom, down 4.1% from $1,060. A one-bedroom goes from $847 to $806, a studio from $842 to $801.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Edinburg, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $847 for a one-bedroom and $1,060 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,720 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Edinburg, TX?
To keep a $1,060 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.38 an hour, or $42,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $847 takes $16.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Edinburg, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $842, one bedroom $847, two $1,060, three $1,376 and four $1,522 a month.
Is rent affordable in Edinburg, TX?
For the typical household, earning $59,466 a year ($4,956 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,060 takes 21.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,060 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.38 an hour.