PlainRent

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.