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Rancho Viejo

Pop. 238·161st most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Rancho Viejo, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$365
Falling (Monthly)
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Rancho Viejo · $1,600
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,600/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$90,714/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rancho Viejo's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$830
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,180/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
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rancho Viejo, TX is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
238
Median income
$90,714
Median age
28.5
Renters
14.9%
Age distribution
26.9%
47.9%
25.2%
Under 1826.9%
18–3447.9%
55–6425.2%
Gender
70.6%
29.4%
Male70.6%
Female29.4%
Race & ethnicity
55%
100%
White55%
Hispanic100%
Education (25+)
16.6%
44.4%
23.2%
15.9%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma44.4%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
85.1%
14.9%
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rancho Viejo, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$-666,666,666 → $90,714
down 100.0%
Population
280 → 238
down 15.0%
Renter share
0% → 14.9%
+14.9 pts
Bachelor's+
0% → 15.9%
+15.9 pts
Median age
15.4 → 28.5
+13.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $-666,666,666 in 2021 to $90,714 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 280 to 238 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.0% change. About 14.9% of households rent today, against 0% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 0% to 15.9%.

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Rancho Viejo rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Rancho Viejo. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Rancho Viejo, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Rancho Viejo is $1,600/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($90,714/yr), Rancho Viejo ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rancho Viejo an affordable city for renters?

Rancho Viejo is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($90,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rancho Viejo falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Rancho Viejo?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in Rancho Viejo. The local median household income is $90,714/yr, meaning the typical Rancho Viejo household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rancho Viejo?

Rent in Rancho Viejo has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Rancho Viejo rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Rancho Viejo is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #161 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,600/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rancho Viejo?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rancho Viejo ($1,600/mo): Weslaco ($1,094/mo), Harlingen ($1,135/mo), San Juan ($1,324/mo).

What percentage of Rancho Viejo residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.9% of Rancho Viejo households are renters, while 85.1% are owner-occupied. Rancho Viejo leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rancho Viejo rent compare to the national average?

Rancho Viejo's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #161 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~21% of Rancho Viejo's median household income ($90,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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