Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown McAllen Neighborhood of McAllen, TX from $500 (84 Rentals)

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4113 N 24th Ln

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Jorsay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jorsay Apartments

300 S G StMcAllen, TX 78501
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Harvey Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Apartments

3616 Harvey StMcAllen, TX 78501
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Palm Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Manor Apartments

4812 N 10th StMcAllen, TX 78504
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1600 Tamarack Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Tamarack Ave

1600 Tamarack AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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South Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pointe

1900 S 38th StMcAllen, TX 78503
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Hibiscus
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hibiscus

1113 Hibiscus AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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Legacy 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 2

3413 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501
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Downtown McAllen, McAllen, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown McAllen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown McAllen area of McAllen, TX is a Studio unit found at Texan Ranch Apartments priced from $697. 1210 Pecan Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Texan Ranch ApartmentsBunkhousesStudio,1BA$697
1210 Pecan BlvdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Peppertree1X11BR,1BA$729
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$729
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Maple Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Legacy 11 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$756
Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$773
Redbud Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Atrium PlaceVestibule1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown McAllen, TX

As of March 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown McAllen area is the $0.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at St. Antimo Apartments in the in the East McAllen neighborhood starting from $1,080. The second greatest value Downtown McAllen apartment is the 6905 N 8th St Model at 6905 N 8th St, Unit 3 starting at $1,050 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown McAllen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Antimo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
6905 N 8th St, Unit 36905 N 8th St3BR,2BA$0.81
7102 N 11th Ln, Unit 7102 N. 11th Lane Apt. 37102 N 11th Ln2BR,2.5BA$0.72
806 Vw Ave, Unit 1806 Vw Ave2BR,1BA$0.79
Danubia2X1.52BR,1.5BA$0.78
614 S O'Hare Dr, Unit 620 S. Ohare Dr. #4614 S O'Hare Dr2BR,2BA$0.82
1000 E Cedar Ave, Unit C1000 E Cedar Ave2BR,2BA$0.87
Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX2B1B2BR,1BA$0.86
704 DFW Dr, Unit 3704 DFW Dr2BR,2BA$0.83
601 S Ohare Dr, Unit 3601 S Ohare Dr2BR,2BA$0.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Mcallen, Mcallen, TX

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Among neighborhoods in McAllen, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central McAllen. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown McAllen Neighborhood in McAllen, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • 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 Downtown McAllen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown McAllen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown McAllen is at Texan Ranch Apartments listed at $697.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown McAllen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown McAllen Apartment is $729 at Peppertree.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown McAllen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown McAllen is starting from $850 at The Luke Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown McAllen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown McAllen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 501 Jasmine Villas and starts from $851.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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