1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Edinburg, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Edinburg, Texas as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,019 and +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Edinburg
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Edinburg
Compare Edinburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Edinburg.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Edinburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton, TX | 10.5 mi | $750 | $-57 (-7%) |
| McAllen, TX | 12.9 mi | $927 | +$120 (+15%) |
| San Juan, TX | 15.7 mi | $790 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Pharr, TX | 16.7 mi | $820 | +$13 (+2%) |
| Mission, TX | 17.4 mi | $810 | +$3 (0%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 21.1 mi | $795 | $-12 (-1%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 34.8 mi | $800 | $-7 (-1%) |
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 52.2 mi | $940 | +$133 (+16%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 59.4 mi | $800 | $-7 (-1%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 75.7 mi | $890 | +$83 (+10%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 106 mi | $1,153 | +$346 (+43%) |
| Portland, TX | 117.2 mi | $1,510 | +$703 (+87%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Edinburg — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Edinburg?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Edinburg, Texas is $807 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,019.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Edinburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,280 ($2,690/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is Edinburg expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Edinburg's 1-bedroom median of $807 is +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Edinburg rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Edinburg ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Edinburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Alton ($750), San Juan ($790), Weslaco ($795).