Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hidalgo County, TX from $300 (322 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Hidalgo County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hidalgo County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Villa De Alton in the West Sharyland neighborhood priced from $356. 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 $380. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hidalgo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$356
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA31BR,2BA$380
Avanti WestB2-30%2BR,2BA$453
501 Jasmine VillasThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$486
Reypres VillasStudioStudio,1BA$550
Ka'Anali Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$599
Mercedes Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
1608 Norma Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hidalgo County, TX

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hidalgo County area is the $0.44 price per square foot 1121 W Cano St Model at 1121 W Cano St, Unit Apt#1 in the in the Los Lagos neighborhood starting from $620. The second greatest value Hidalgo County apartment is the 2X2.5 Model at McAllen Flats starting at $924 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hidalgo County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1121 W Cano St, Unit Apt#11121 W Cano St3BR,3BA$0.44
McAllen Flats2X2.52BR,2.5BA$0.77
1814 E Iowa RdTownhouse Style Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.75
704 W Bahamas, Unit 2704 W Bahamas2BR,2BA$0.81
5840 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Unit 5840 Bentsen Palm Apt.5840 N Bentsen Palm Dr2BR,1BA$0.73
3710 Zelma St, Unit 33710 Zelma St2BR,2BA$0.78
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome1BR,1BA$0.77
1608 Norma Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.75
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$0.50
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA31BR,2BA$0.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hidalgo County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hidalgo County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hidalgo County is at Reypres Villas listed at $550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hidalgo County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hidalgo County Apartment is $356 at La Villa De Alton.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hidalgo County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hidalgo County is starting from $417 at La Villa De Alton.

What is the most affordable Hidalgo County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hidalgo County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Villa De Alton and starts from $473.

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