Rent in Mercedes, TX
A 2-bedroom in Mercedes, TX (ZIP 78570) typically rents for about $864 a month, with a range of $864–$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 | $801 | $801 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $637 | $637–$806 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $864 | $864–$1,017 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,069 | $1,069–$1,305 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $628 | $628–$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).
Mercedes ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mercedes, TX?
- About $864 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $864–$1,017. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mercedes, TX?
- About $637 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $637–$806. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mercedes, TX?
- About $1,069 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,069–$1,305. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mercedes, TX?
- About $801 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $801. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mercedes, TX?
- About $628 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $628–$1,439. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Mercedes, 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 Mercedes rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).