1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pharr, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pharr, Texas as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,207 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Pharr
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 Pharr
Compare Pharr'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 Pharr.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Pharr |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, TX | 2.7 mi | $790 | $-30 (-4%) |
| McAllen, TX | 5.7 mi | $927 | +$107 (+13%) |
| Alton, TX | 12.5 mi | $750 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 13.8 mi | $795 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Mission, TX | 13.9 mi | $810 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 16.7 mi | $807 | $-13 (-2%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 33.5 mi | $800 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 46.7 mi | $940 | +$120 (+15%) |
| Brownsville, TX | 53.5 mi | $800 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 92 mi | $890 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 120.9 mi | $1,153 | +$333 (+41%) |
| Portland, TX | 132.3 mi | $1,510 | +$690 (+84%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Pharr — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pharr?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Pharr, Texas is $820 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,207.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Pharr?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pharr expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pharr's 1-bedroom median of $820 is +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pharr rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Pharr ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Pharr?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include San Juan ($790), Alton ($750), Weslaco ($795).