Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Airport District McAllen, TX from $300 (75 Rentals)

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property at 1321 E Olympia Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1321 E Olympia Ave

McAllenTX78503

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520 W Jackson Ave
$1,400 - $2,800
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$1,400 - $2,800

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

520 W Jackson Ave

520 W Jackson 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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South Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pointe

1900 S 38th StMcAllen, TX 78503
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Medpoint Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medpoint Condominiums

1200 E Vermont AveMcAllen, TX 78503
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Castelo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castelo Apartments

2401 S Mccoll RdMcAllen, TX 78503
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Heights at McColl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heights at McColl

700 E Myrtle Beach AveMcAllen, TX 78503
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dallas Apartments

615 Dallas AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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property at 3017 S L St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3017 S L St, Unit B, Unit B

3017 S L St
McAllenTX78503

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Cheapest Available Airport District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Airport District area of McAllen, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Jackson Square priced from $729. zEl Patrimonio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $787. Here are the most affordable Airport District apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$729
zEl Patrimonio Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$787
San Pedro Apartments1X11BR,1BA$799
EncinoA11BR,1BA$810
Hearthstone ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$850
Plantation ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$880
Las MisionesA11BR,1BA$935
The Reserve at CimarronPlan A1BR,1BA$965
zPadre De Vida Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Airport District, TX

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Airport District area is the $1.04 price per square foot 904 E Myrtle Beach Ave Model at 904 E Myrtle Beach Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East McAllen neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Airport District apartment is the 3607 Sheraton Ave Model at 3607 Sheraton Ave, Unit B starting at $1,250 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the East McAllen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Airport District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
904 E Myrtle Beach Ave, Unit 2904 E Myrtle Beach Ave3BR,2BA$1.04
3607 Sheraton Ave, Unit B3607 Sheraton Ave3BR,2BA$1.06
306 S 25th St, Unit C-18306 S 25th St2BR,2.5BA$0.81
Avanti Valley ViewB1-60%2BR,2BA$0.99
3518 S Dominique Dr, Unit 13518 S Dominique Dr2BR,2BA$1.16
zPadre De Vida Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$0.99
San Pedro Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.09
Las MisionesA11BR,1BA$1.27
EncinoA11BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Airport District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Airport District?

The cheapest apartment in Airport District is Jackson Square which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Airport District costs $1,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Airport District?

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 56 regular apartments in Airport District 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 Airport District?

Cheap apartments in Airport District have an average cost of $337 which is $913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Airport District.

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