Hidalgo County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Hidalgo County is about $879 per month. This puts it in the 35th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,369. Households in Hidalgo County have a median income of $3,638 per month so the average renter in Hidalgo County is spending roughly 24% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Hidalgo County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Hidalgo County is $153,025 right now, which is higher than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Hidalgo County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the western parts of Hidalgo County while lower rent rates are often available in northeastern areas.
Nearby Counties
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- Brooks County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Jim Hogg County, TX: less expensive rent prices
- Zapata County, TX: less expensive rent prices
- Kleberg County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Jim Wells County, TX: more expensive rent prices
- Duval County, TX: less expensive rent prices
Counties with Similar Populations
- El Paso County, TX: more expensive rent prices
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- Baltimore County, MD: more expensive rent prices
- Middlesex County, NJ: more expensive rent prices
- Kern County, CA: more expensive rent prices
- Montgomery County, PA: more expensive rent prices
- Hamilton County, OH: more expensive rent prices
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