Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown McAllen Neighborhood of McAllen, TX from $600 (58 Rentals)

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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 3 Beds unit found at 501 Jasmine Villas priced from $461. Hibiscus Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $656. Here are the most affordable Downtown McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
501 Jasmine VillasThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$461
Hibiscus Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$656
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$729
Peppertree1X11BR,1BA$729
Crossings Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Brentwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Texan Ranch ApartmentsBunkhousesStudio,1BA$747
Maple Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
1210 Pecan BlvdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$750
Avanti Legacy at Emerald Point1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$773

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown McAllen, TX

As of March 29, 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 2X2.5 Model at Danubia starting at $984 with a $0.82 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
Danubia2X2.52BR,2.5BA$0.82
507 Downing Ave, Unit 1507 Downing Ave2BR,2BA$0.87
704 DFW Dr, Unit 3704 DFW Dr2BR,2BA$0.83
Avanti WestTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.89
1800 W Bronze St, Unit #41800 W Bronze St2BR,2BA$0.93
614 S O'Hare Dr, Unit 620 S. O'Hare Dr. #4614 S O'Hare Dr2BR,2BA$0.88
309 N 17th St, Unit B309 N 17th St2BR,1BA$0.85
Royal Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.94
Atrium PlaceVestibule1BR,1.5BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown McAllen

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown McAllen?

There are currently 398 Apartments for Rent in Downtown McAllen, TX with pricing that ranges from $620 to $2,000. There are also 245 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown McAllen ranging from $675 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown McAllen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown McAllen ranges from $675 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,042.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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