Oak Terrace Apartments
902 S Loop 499,
Harlingen, TX 78550
$775 - $1,050 | 1-2 Beds
Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
Area Guide
Charming south Texas town boasts access to numerous amenities.
Historic
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Affordable
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Quiet
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Family-Friendly
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Harlingen is located on the southernmost tip of Texas, in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley near the United States-Mexico border. While Harlingen is a small town, it has plenty of charm in addition to numerous amenities. It was also named the city with the least expensive cost of living in the United States by CBS News in 2013.
Should you choose to rent in Harlingen, you will have the opportunity to see the Gladys Porter Zoo, catch a performance at the Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre, score deals at the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, stroll along historic Jackson Street in Downtown Harlingen, visit any of the nine World Birding Center locations, admire the large wall murals scattered throughout town, and take a short drive to South Padre Island to enjoy the beach.
Accessible to I-2 and I-69 as well as the Union Pacific Railroad and Valley International Airport, getting around from Harlingen is a breeze.
Explore the City
Sand sculpture on nearby South Padre Island
Enjoy beautiful South Texas sunsets
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Harlingen, TX is $670 for a studio, $816 for one bedroom, $920 for two bedrooms, and $1,143 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harlingen has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$816/month
659 Sq Ft
House
$1,930/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,575/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Harlingen, TX is 18.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Harlingen is 32.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $670 - $1,143. You can expect to pay 6.1% less for groceries, 12.5% more for utilities, and 15.0% less for transportation.
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Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
39
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
734 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
7
Stuart Place Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
613 Students
6
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
610 Students
6
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
Public
Grades 8-12
376 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
751 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
819 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
339 Students
9
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
Public
Grades 8-12
376 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,571 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,942 Students
4
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
Public
Grades 9
1,188 Students
4
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harlingen Arroyo Colorado
- Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Valley International
- Brownsville/South Padre Island International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.