Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East McAllen Neighborhood of Pharr, TX from $300 (19 Rentals)

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501 Jasmine Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

501 Jasmine Villas

501 E Jasmine AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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Jorsay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jorsay Apartments

300 S G 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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Sun Meadow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Meadow Apartments

404 N Cesar Chavez RdAlamo, TX 78516
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Legacy 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 2

3413 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501
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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

413 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501
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Dominion Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Apartments

2900-2924 N J StMcAllen, TX 78501
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East McAllen, Pharr, TX Local Guide

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 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $461. Here are the most affordable East McAllen apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$353
501 Jasmine VillasThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$461
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$650
Sunset Terrace Senior Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$729

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East McAllen, TX

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East McAllen area is the $0.65 price per square foot 904 Deluxe St Model at 904 Deluxe St, Unit 1 in the in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East McAllen apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. Antimo Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East McAllen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East McAllen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
904 Deluxe St, Unit 1904 Deluxe St3BR,2BA$0.65
St. Antimo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
1303 W Kiwi, Unit 41303 W Kiwi3BR,2.5BA$0.85
4905 N Winona Dr, Unit 24905 N Winona Dr2BR,2BA$0.87
1404 E Quail St, Unit 41404 E Quail St3BR,2BA$0.90
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.77
3700 S Radisson Ave, Unit 23700 S Radisson Ave2BR,2BA$0.83
Avanti East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Avanti Valley ViewTwo2BR,2BA$0.74
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$0.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mcallen, Pharr, TX

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $795.

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 $1,250.

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 18 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 $139 which is $1,111 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East McAllen.

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