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Edinburg

Pop. 104,550·267th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,019/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$946
Falling (Monthly)
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Edinburg · $1,019
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Edinburg's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,019/mo
Expected by trend
$1,102/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$803
1 BR
$807
2 BR
$1,003
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR+
$1,447
Research median
$1,003/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,228/yr
At $1,019/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Edinburg, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
104,550
Median income
$59,466
Median age
30.2
Renters
46.7%
Age distribution
27.7%
29.8%
24.7%
Under 1827.7%
18–3429.8%
35–5424.7%
55–648.1%
65+9.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
28%
86.7%
White28%
Black1.5%
Hispanic86.7%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
18.8%
24.5%
28.3%
28.4%
No HS diploma18.8%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+28.4%
Housing tenure
53.3%
46.7%
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Edinburg, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$828 → $1,019
up 23.1%
Income
$52,773 → $59,466
up 12.7%
Population
98,759 → 104,550
up 5.9%
Renter share
46.2% → 46.7%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 28.4%
+1.8 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in Edinburg, TX has climbed from $828 to $1,019, a 23.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $52,773 to $59,466 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.9% since 2021, moving from about 98,759 residents to roughly 104,550. Taken together, the five-year picture in Edinburg, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Edinburg rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Edinburg, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Edinburg is $1,019/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $803/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,003/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $807/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,307/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($59,466/yr), Edinburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburg an affordable city for renters?

Edinburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,019/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($59,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Edinburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Edinburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,019/mo in Edinburg. The local median household income is $59,466/yr, meaning the typical Edinburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Edinburg?

Rent in Edinburg has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Edinburg neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Edinburg are 78541 ($996/mo), 78539 ($1,047/mo), and 78542 ($1,125/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Edinburg is $1,019/mo.

How does Edinburg rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Edinburg is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #267 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,019/mo.

What percentage of Edinburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.7% of Edinburg households are renters, while 53.3% are owner-occupied. Edinburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Edinburg rent compare to the national average?

Edinburg's median rent of $1,019/mo is $946 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #267 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,019/mo, rent takes ~21% of Edinburg's median household income ($59,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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