Rent in Weslaco, TX
Across Weslaco's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $987 a month, with figures from $947–$1,027. The highest typical rent is in 78599 ($1,027) and the lowest in 78596 ($947). 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $801 | $801 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $725 | $477–$972 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $987 | $947–$1,027 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,031 | $1,008–$1,305 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,439 | $1,439 | 2 |
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).
Weslaco ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Weslaco, TX?
- About $987 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $947–$1,027. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Weslaco, TX?
- About $725 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $477–$972. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Weslaco, TX?
- About $1,031 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,008–$1,305. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Weslaco, TX?
- About $801 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $801. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Weslaco, TX?
- About $1,439 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,439. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Weslaco ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 78599 has the highest typical rent at $1,027 a month, and 78596 the lowest at $947.
- What is the property tax rate in Weslaco, 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Weslaco rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).