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McAllen, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McAllen, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the McAllen, TX area range in price from $353 to $2,545 with an overall median price of $1,253. The three McAllen neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Las Placitas at $700, Sharyland Plantation at $700, and West Sharyland at $890. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McAllen Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Las Placitas$875$70010
Sharyland Plantation$875$70010
West Sharyland$1,150$89010
La Homa$1,175$5508
Los Lagos$1,197$353226
Meadow Ridge$1,200$600117
Abram Perezville$1,200$7255
Donna Weslaco Mercedes$1,212$550135
Northgate Crossing$1,247$675288
Downtown McAllen$1,250$600334

Cheapest Available McAllen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McAllen, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Villa De Alton in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood priced from $327. La Stella Independent Senior Living in the Los Lagos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $353. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McAllen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$327
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$353
501 Jasmine VillasThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$460
Palms Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$600
McIntyre Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$640
Hibiscus Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$656
Vista De PalmasA11BR,1BA$669
612-620 E Hibiscus Ave1/11BR,1BA$675
Sunset Terrace Senior Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAllen, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the McAllen area is the $0.75 price per square foot Townhouse Style Apartment Model at 1814 E Iowa Rd in the in the Los Lagos neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value McAllen apartment is the 800 W Bronze Dr Model at 800 W Bronze Dr, Unit 2 starting at $850 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the East McAllen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McAllen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1814 E Iowa RdTownhouse Style Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.75
800 W Bronze Dr, Unit 2800 W Bronze Dr2BR,2BA$0.74
Avanti East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
3200 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 63200 Hillcrest Dr2BR,1BA$0.75
3710 Zelma St, Unit 33710 Zelma St2BR,2BA$0.75
3612 Zelma St, Unit Three3612 Zelma St2BR,2BA$0.80
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome1BR,1BA$0.74
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.80
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$0.47
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$0.46

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McAllen Overview

McAllen is an absolute treat to live in if you're looking for a combination of city and country lifestyle all in one place. Renting an apartment in McAllen can provide you with tons of opportunities to enjoy as the city is the 22nd-most populated city in the Lone Star State. McAllen is located in Hidalgo Country and is located right near the Rio Grande Valley. You can travel to the Gulf of Mexico fairly easily since it is only 70 miles away! Let's take a closer look at some incredible facts about McAllen, TX and why you should consider moving here next!

Why live in McAllen, TX?

Living in McAllen can provide you with lots of opportunities to experience the culture and a friendly community. There is a lot of Tejano influence in this growing town that is very welcoming to people that aren't from the area. Renting an apartment in this area is a perfect opportunity to live close enough to the incredible amenities that this Tejano town has to give. 

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Getting Around McAllen, TX

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McAllen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McAllen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McAllen is under $685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McAllen?

The cheapest apartment in McAllen is La Villa De Alton which is listed at $327, while the average apartment in McAllen costs $1,253.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McAllen?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 120 regular apartments in McAllen that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McAllen?

Cheap apartments in McAllen have an average cost of $305 which is $948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McAllen.

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