Rent by ZIP code in Edinburg
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78539 | Hidalgo County | $1,147 | +3% |
| 78542 | Hidalgo County | $1,119 | 0% |
| 78541 | Hidalgo County | $994 | -11% |
Rent by bedroom count in Edinburg
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Hidalgo County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $801 | -4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | $806 | -4.8% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,017 | -4.1% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,305 | -5.2% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,439 | -5.5% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Edinburg?
Typical rent across Hidalgo County is $1,119 as of September 2026. That is up 1.0% from a year earlier and up 12.8% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Hidalgo County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,013 | +10.3% |
| 2022 | $1,072 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $1,108 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $1,114 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | $1,108 | -0.6% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,119 | +1.0% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Edinburg rent questions
- What is the average rent in Edinburg, TX?
- Typical asking rent in Edinburg is $1,119 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $994 to $1,147.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Edinburg?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Hidalgo County is $1,017 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $806 and a three bedroom is $1,305. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Edinburg?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Hidalgo County is $1,119 as of September 2026, up 1.0% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Edinburg?
- ZIP 78541 has the lowest typical asking rent in Edinburg at $994 a month, compared with $1,119 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Edinburg?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Edinburg rent of $1,119, that is about $3,357 a month, or $40,284 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Edinburg sits in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.