Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA metro area. Population: 421,854.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$773/mo
↑ 16.1% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$866/mo
↑ 14.4% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,047/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,414/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,479/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $666 | $773 | +$107 (+16.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $757 | $866 | +$109 (+14.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $948 | $1,047 | +$99 (+10.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,264 | $1,414 | +$150 (+11.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,310 | $1,479 | +$169 (+12.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,880
$3,490/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.