Rent to own Homes in Harlingen, TX

Harlingen, Texas, is in Cameron County and is about 30 miles from the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico. It is about 34-square miles big and the second largest city in the county. It is also at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. Home to more than 64,800 people, Harlingen is also a part of the Brownsville Harlingen Metro Area. Individuals planning to move to Harlingen will find a variety of housing options to select from, including homes for rent.

Harlingen, TX is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $43,003 and a median rent of $748, the Harlingen, TX rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Harlingen, TX. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Harlingen, TX rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 28 431 S HARBOR DR
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Single Family Home
Port Mansfield, TX 78598
4
3
1950 ft2
1980
1608 Mayhem Dr #E
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Edinburg, TX 78542
4
3
1765 ft2
2022
621 N SAM HOUSTON BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Benito, TX 78586
3
3
2552 ft2
1940
729 WINDDRIFT ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
3
2014 ft2
1991
1 of 29 279 HUNTERS RDG
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Benito, TX 78586
3
3
2237 ft2
2012
1524 Palm Valley Dr E
Rent to Own Eligible
Palm Valley
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
3
2
1740 ft2
1978
1 of 2 1601 Palm Valley Dr W
Rent to Own Eligible
Palm Valley
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
2
3
1700 ft2
1975
219 E GRIMES ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
1
1248 ft2
1978
Hot
1 of 32 9217 W BUSINESS 83
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
2
1
880 ft2
1978
4605 WAGON TRL
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
3
2
2537 ft2
2007
1 of 44 987 BLUE BONNET DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
4
3
2021 ft2
1980
1018 E MATZ AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1710 ft2
1983
1 of 21 1726 SUMMERFIELD LN N
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1631 ft2
2001
2713 W MARK CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1782 ft2
2000
2818 SUGAR PINE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Treasure Hills
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1731 ft2
1984
2941 JACARANDA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Treasure Hills
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1928 ft2
1985
New
1801 HAVERFORD BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
3
2
2041 ft2
2006
New
1 of 46 1909 WHITE TAIL DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
2
2
1502 ft2
1982
New
3713 ARROYO VISTA CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1468 ft2
2002
New
1802 HIGH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
2174 ft2
1973
New
20645 FM 800
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Benito, TX 78586
3
2
1828 ft2
1985
New
447 LA VACA DR S
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Benito, TX 78586
4
2
1802 ft2
2008
New
718 S PALM COURT DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
2
2
1448 ft2
2004
New
1 of 18 2722 CHRISTIANS CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1854 ft2
2006
1 of 145 23845 RICHMOND CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
3
2
2165 ft2
2018
4 POCOHANTAS DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
3
1
1200 ft2
1980
19591 FM 508
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
2824 ft2
1975
New
1 of 23 1725 PALM VALLEY DR W
Rent to Own Eligible
Palm Valley
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
2
2
1468 ft2
1977
New
609 PEBBLE BEACH DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
4
3
2159 ft2
1994
New
3802 N Bonito Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
2620 ft2
1968
New
177 WILLOW CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
2
2
1362 ft2
1992
1 of 14 2101 WHITE TAIL DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
1535 ft2
1982
1 of 51 2713 SPRING MEADOW LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
2541 ft2
2002
1 of 27 411 COLORADO DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Benito, TX 78586
4
3
2261 ft2
2011
1 of 31 1609 SAM HOUSTON DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
4
3
1374 ft2
1952
1602 ELMWOOD DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
3
2
2033 ft2
1954
3024 MELISSA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78552
3
2
2106 ft2
1996
1 of 21 1105 E LEGGETT RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harlingen, TX 78550
4
3
2355 ft2
1985
23398 W US HIGHWAY 281
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Benito, TX 78586
3
2
2478 ft2
1970
New
317 TIM GARCIA ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
La Feria, TX 78559
1
1
846 ft2
1970
Hot
216 GARDENIA ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
3
2
1279 ft2
2001
New
413 BALBOA RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Rancho Viejo
Single Family Home
Rancho Viejo, TX 78575
3
3
1853 ft2
1973
1965 ROYAL PALM DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Mercedes, TX 78570
3
2
1607 ft2
1997
1942 ROYAL PALM DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Mercedes, TX 78570
3
2
1651 ft2
1997
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Buying a Home in Harlingen, TX

Harlingen, TX is seeing rapid growth and Harlingen, TX's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -58% below the 2024 national average. Harlingen, TX is part of Cameron county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Cameron is 1.76% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Harlingen TX

Housing Statistics Prior to investing in rent to own houses, individuals should carefully consider the market. In Harlingen, the median sales price of a home during the second quarter of 2013 was $39,673, which is more than 22 percent lower than the previous year. The average listing price of homes here is $188,296, as of the final week of August 2013. The low sale price is contributed to the few sales that occur in this community, which, in the previous six months, was just five. The median years in residences for individuals here is two years. The annual residential turnover is 21 percent. This data can help individuals to make investment decisions.

Nightlife In Harlingen, there are several nightlife options, including the Jaguars Club, Wild Bills, and Hush Night Club. Hot Shot Lounges and Envy Nite Club both offer fun opportunities for planned events or just a night out on the town.

Local Restaurants When you are after a good meal, Harlingen has a variety of options. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant is a popular favorite here. For seafood, check out Seafarer Restaurant. Other options include Los Asados, Great China Chinese Restaurant, and Chapitas Restaurant. The city is also home to numerous popular chain restaurants.

Transportation and Commutes The city is easy to get to with US Route 77 and US Route 83 nearby. In additional Interstate 2 resides here. Individuals can easily get into the city or other Rio Grande Valley communities within a short 20 to 40 minute drive, depending on location and time of day. I-37 connects to Corpus Christi.

Local Sports Harlingen is a sports-loving town. It is home to a United Baseball League Minor League Baseball Team, the Rio Grande Valley Whitewings. It also is home to the Valley Race Park, which is races Greyhound dogs. The World Birding Center is also located here.