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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $300 (21 Rentals)
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Sunset Terrace Senior Village
701 N Flag StPharr, TX 78577
518 W U.S. Hwy 83
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La Stella Independent Senior Living
5215 S Raul Longoria RdEdinburg, TX 78542
910 Athol St
San JuanTX78589
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612-620 E Hibiscus Ave
612-620 E Hibiscus AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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The Luke Apartments
1200 Nolana AveMcAllen, TX 78504
650 N 7th St
AlamoTX78516
815 Walnut Ave
McAllenTX78501
820 Redwood Ave
McAllenTX78501
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East McAllen, Pharr, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East McAllen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East McAllen Studio Apartments | $850 | $755 | $990 |
| East McAllen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $919 | $353 | $1,490 |
| East McAllen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $430 | $2,225 |
| East McAllen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $850 | $1,590 |
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Cheapest Available East McAllen Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East McAllen area of McAllen, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Stella Independent Senior Living priced from $353. 501 Jasmine Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $413. Here are the most affordable East McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Stella Independent Senior Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $353 |
| 501 Jasmine Villas | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $413 |
| 612-620 E Hibiscus Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Sunset Terrace Senior Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| El Pueblo Dorado Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $722 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East McAllen apartment is the 1303 W Kiwi Model at 1303 W Kiwi, Unit 4 starting at $1,100 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Los Lagos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East McAllen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| St. Antimo Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| 1303 W Kiwi, Unit 4 | 1303 W Kiwi | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.85 |
| 4200 N Ebony St, Unit 3 | 4200 N Ebony St | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
| 1402 W Fig Ave, Unit 1402 Fig unit 3 | 1402 W Fig Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.86 |
| 704 W Bahamas, Unit 2 | 704 W Bahamas | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Avanti East Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| 1804 S Kumquat St, Unit 1 | 1804 S Kumquat St | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| El Pueblo Dorado Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| La Stella Independent Senior Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| Sunset Terrace Senior Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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Best Local Schools in East Mcallen, Pharr, TX
Marcia R. Garza Elementary School
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
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5 out of 10
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Getting Around the East McAllen Neighborhood in Pharr, TX
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East McAllen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East McAllen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East McAllen is under $773.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East McAllen?
The cheapest apartment in East McAllen is La Stella Independent Senior Living which is listed at $353, while the average apartment in East McAllen costs $1,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 15 regular apartments in East 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 East McAllen?
Cheap apartments in East McAllen have an average cost of $131 which is $1,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East McAllen.
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