Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Airport District McAllen, TX from $500 (20 Rentals)

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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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Jackson Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Square

700 W Jackson AveMcAllen, TX 78501

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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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Airport District, McAllen, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Airport District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Airport District area of McAllen, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at El Patrimonio Apartments priced from $695. Jackson Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Airport District apartments for rent in McAllen, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Patrimonio Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$695
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$699
Plantation ApartmentsThe Palm1BR,1BA$800
San Pedro Apartments1X11BR,1BA$849
Hearthstone ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Airport District, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Airport District area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1707 W Smith Dr Model at 1707 W Smith Dr, Unit Apt 3 in the in the East McAllen neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Airport District apartment is the B1 Model at Encino starting at $1,100 with a $1.13 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.
1707 W Smith Dr, Unit Apt 31707 W Smith Dr3BR,2BA$1.20
EncinoB12BR,2BA$1.13
Medical Ridge Apartments2/2 Bedrooms Apt - Front2BR,2BA$1.22
812 E Myrtle Beach Ave, Unit 3812 E Myrtle Beach Ave2BR,2BA$1.14
704 E Myrtle Beach Ave, Unit 1704 E Myrtle Beach Ave2BR,2BA$1.30
Padre De Vida Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Jackson Square1X11BR,1BA$0.95
San Pedro Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.16
Las MisionesA11BR,1BA$1.27
El Patrimonio Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Airport District, Mcallen, TX

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Airport District Neighborhood in McAllen, TX

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $699, while the average apartment in Airport District costs $1,312.

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 27 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 $209 which is $1,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Airport District.

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