Cheap Homes for Rent in Hidalgo County, TX from $400 (409 Rentals)

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property at 1002 Miller Ave

$575

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$575

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1002 Miller Ave, Unit 10

1002 Miller Ave
DonnaTX78537

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property at 446 S Texas Ave

$650

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$650

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$650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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446 S Texas Ave

MercedesTX78570
property at 712 E Sugarcane Dr

$660

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$660

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$660

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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712 E Sugarcane Dr, Unit 8

712 E Sugarcane Dr
WeslacoTX78599

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property at 2901 TX-107

$699

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2901 TX-107

McAllenTX78504

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property at 1804 Oasis Dr

$725

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$725

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$725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1804 Oasis Dr, Unit 307

1804 Oasis Dr
MissionTX78572

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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 Alton 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
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$383
1608 Norma Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$500
Reypres VillasStudioStudio,1BA$550
Sterling Oak ApartmentsSO - 1 X 11BR,1BA$595
Ka'Anali Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$599
Mercedes Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$625
Heritage Square1A1BR,1BA$630
Edinburg Place Apartments1 Bedroom Sm1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hidalgo County, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hidalgo County area is the $0.75 price per square foot Townhouse Style Apartment Model at 1814 E Iowa Rd in the in the Los Lagos neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Hidalgo County apartment is the C1 Model at Jackson Place Apartment Homes starting at $750 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the East McAllen 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.
1814 E Iowa RdTownhouse Style Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Jackson Place Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$0.63
800 W Bronze Dr, Unit 2800 W Bronze Dr2BR,2BA$0.74
3710 Zelma St, Unit 33710 Zelma St2BR,2BA$0.75
5840 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Unit 5840 Bentsen Palm Apt.5840 N Bentsen Palm Dr2BR,1BA$0.75
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome1BR,1BA$0.77
1608 Norma Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.63
La Palmilla1BD1BR,1BA$0.54
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$0.50
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA31BR,2BA$0.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidalgo County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hidalgo County?

There are currently 1470 Apartments for Rent in Hidalgo County, TX with pricing that ranges from $316 to $3,000. There are also 780 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hidalgo County ranging from $440 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hidalgo County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hidalgo County ranges from $440 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,545.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hidalgo County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hidalgo County range from $516 to $2,225, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $440 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,177.

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