Brownsville-Harlingen vs El Centro
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
Brownsville-Harlingen is 23% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $678/mo vs $834/mo in El Centro — saving $1,872/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | Brownsville-Harlingen | El Centro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $459 | $556 | $97 |
| 1 Bedroom | $551 | $706 | $155 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $678 | $834 | $156 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $807 | $1,056 | $249 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $964 | $1,186 | $222 |
| Median Income | $44,211 | $50,743 | $6,532 |
Brownsville-Harlingen
- Studio
- $459/mo
- 1 BR
- $551/mo
- 2 BR
- $678/mo
- 3 BR
- $807/mo
- 4 BR
- $964/mo
- Median Income
- $44,211/yr
El Centro
- Studio
- $556/mo
- 1 BR
- $706/mo
- 2 BR
- $834/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,056/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,186/mo
- Median Income
- $50,743/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brownsville-Harlingen or El Centro cheaper to rent in?
Brownsville-Harlingen is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $678/mo vs $834/mo in El Centro. That's $156/mo or $1,872/year more expensive in El Centro (23% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Brownsville-Harlingen vs El Centro?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Brownsville-Harlingen is $678/month. In El Centro, a 2-bedroom FMR is $834/month.
How do incomes compare between Brownsville-Harlingen and El Centro?
The median household income in Brownsville-Harlingen is $44,211/year. In El Centro it is $50,743/year. El Centro has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Brownsville-Harlingen vs El Centro?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Brownsville-Harlingen is $459/mo. In El Centro it is $556/mo.