Rent in Alamo, TX
A 2-bedroom in Alamo, TX (ZIP 78516) typically rents for about $824 a month, with a range of $824–$1,017. Owner-occupied homes in Hidalgo County pay about 1.62% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $725 | $725–$801 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $476 | $476–$806 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $824 | $824–$1,017 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $909 | $909–$1,305 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,170 | $1,170–$1,439 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Alamo ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Alamo, TX?
- About $824 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $824–$1,017. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Alamo, TX?
- About $476 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $476–$806. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Alamo, TX?
- About $909 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $909–$1,305. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Alamo, TX?
- About $725 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $725–$801. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Alamo, TX?
- About $1,170 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,170–$1,439. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Alamo, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Hidalgo County pay a typical 1.62% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Alamo rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).