McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA metro area. Population: 873,167.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$842/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$847/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,060/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,376/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,522/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $793 | $842 | +$49 (+6.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $798 | $847 | +$49 (+6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $992 | $1,060 | +$68 (+6.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,290 | $1,376 | +$86 (+6.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,430 | $1,522 | +$92 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,880
$2,823/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,400
$3,533/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.