144 Houses For Rent in Rio Hondo, TX

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Close to the Mexican border and the Gulf of Mexico, Rio Hondo is a great city in Cameron County. The city is cut in half by the Arroyo Colorado and conveniently located near Highway 106. Homes for rent in Rio Hondo are great for families because of the tight-knit downtown area that features Rio Hondo Country Park, the public library, Mike's Super Market and the high school among other buildings. Brownsville is about 30 minutes south. 

Fun Facts for Future Renters

• Rio Hondo's museum opened in 2008, but it can help provide insight back more than 100 years. Newspaper clippings, artifacts, correspondence and photographs are just a few of the items on display at this historical site that's just as interesting for residents as it is to visitors. 
• Rio Hondo was named "deep river" for its location along the banks of the Arroyo Colorado. The community was incorporated in 1939 when there was roughly a business-to-resident ratio of 1 to 6. Today, the population has grown steadily.  

Helpful Resources for Residents

• Looking for local news in Rio Hondo? The nearby San Benito News has a great website that provides all the breaking in-depth coverage residents could want, as well as sports, classifieds and opinion. 
• The official Rio Hondo website is a useful resource for renters as they acclimate to the community and afterward. People will be happy to have public notices, community information and departmental contact numbers at their fingertips. 
• The Rio Hondo Independent School District website is a great tool for parents who want to learn more about getting their children enrolled in school. The website features a parent portal as well as students resources.