
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in McAllen, TX from $369 (218 Rentals)


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1300 N 15th St, Unit 15

2924 N. 'J' Street-225, Unit 225

2924 N. 'J' Street-222, Unit 222

Padre De Vida Apartments

2912 N 29th Ln

2901 Whitewing Ave

4113 N 24th Ln
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716 Quail Ave

Crossings Apartments

Dove Cove Apartments

716 Mynah Ave

2125 Kerria Ave

4901 Buddy Owens Blvd

2109 Datepalm Ave

1200 Primrose Ave W, Unit A4

417 E Ulex Ave

Paseo Del Sol Apartments
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El Patrimonio Apartments

Landings on 6th

3508 N 23rd Ln, Unit 202

McAllen Flats Apartment

Jackson Square

2204 W Dallas Ave

501 Jasmine Villas

Harvey Apartments

Jorsay Apartments
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Palm Manor Apartments

Evergreen Square

Parklane Apartments

403 N. Broadway Street

Plaza Royale Apartments

Green Square

Maple Court Apartments

Ivy Terrace Apartments

Summit Apartments
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South Pointe

The Luke Apartments

Legacy 6

Paradise Village Apartments

Orchid Place Apartments

416 E Tulip Ave

Hibiscus Apartments

Bella Vista
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McAllen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen Studio Apartments | $829 | $200 | $1,149 |
| McAllen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $316 | $1,500 |
| McAllen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,048 | $369 | $2,800 |
| McAllen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $416 | $2,225 |
| McAllen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $900 | $2,631 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McAllen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McAllen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McAllen is under $630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McAllen?
The cheapest apartment in McAllen is La Villa De Alton which is listed at $417, while the average apartment in McAllen costs $1,055.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 101 regular apartments in 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 McAllen?
Cheap apartments in McAllen have an average cost of $337 which is $718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McAllen.
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