508 Houses For Rent in Elsa, TX

Discover Houses for Rent in Elsa, TX

Elsa is found in Hidalgo County, close to Harlingen and Edinburg. Families searching for homes for rent in Elsa have access to a number of urban and family-friendly locations. Some of these are Sacred Heart Church, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Stars Restaurant, Mario Leal City Park, Rodz Drive Thru and many more.

History of Elsa

• Originally, Elsa was included in a land grant given to Juan José Ynojosa de Ballí, reflecting the multiethnic culture a resident will find in Elsa.
• Prior to 1800, ranchers had settled in the area. Ranching continued to play a heavy role in the economy. Cattle and sheep ranching were prominent industries, and agriculture also played a role. 
• Anglo-Americans came to Elsa relatively late, first coming in the 1900s. An driving force behind this settlement was truck farming.
• Elsa was established as a stop along the Texas and New Orleans Railroad in 1927. The community derived its name from Elsa George, who was the spouse of a local inhabitant. 
• The community was incorporated in 1940. 

Resources for Renters

• Hidalgo County's website helps renters get acquainted with the numerous services the county provides. These have information on the county government and a list of the county's departments. The latter includes a community service agency, a fire marshal, public affairs and media, human resources and a number of others. Other pages on the site are "Law and Justice" and "Online Services," featuring a calendar, a description of Hidalgo County and the latest news in the county.
• The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District's website contains information for parents and students. There's a calendar, recent news, handbooks and departments available for users.
• The Elsa Public Library has a website hand-tailored to residents of the city who enjoy reading. There's a search tab, library brochure, Elsa catalog and a number of other resources.