
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in McAllen, TX from $369 (218 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


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821 W First St

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502 Miguel Hidalgo St

825 W First St

221 North St
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3200 Hill Crest Dr

3809 N Inspiration Rd, Unit 3

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300 E Champion St, Unit 2

707 N Keralum Ave

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Sugar North

1014 French Ave

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1314 Prosperity Dr, Unit 3

106 S Bryan Rd

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2103 Kimberly Ln

301 Elida St

4006 N Inspiration Rd

900 W Cherokee Ave

601 N St Marie St

1308 W Prosperity Dr

527 Lotto Ln, Unit 3

2511 Salvatierra Ave, Unit 3

1612 Inspiration Rd, Unit Apt. B4

1416 W Prosperity Dr
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1302 W Prosperity Dr

1600 Inspiration Rd, Unit Apt. 7

2000 Circle Dr, Unit 3

Heritage Square

800 W Bronze Dr, Unit 2

3307 Magdalena St

1403 Tampa St

Albores Apartments

2107 Kimberly Ln

1907 Bahamas Dr
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306 E Polk Ave

507 N Lotto Ln

2102 Bahamas Dr

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3213 Diamondhead Ave, Unit 3213 Diamondhead

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715 S Dfw Dr, Unit #2

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1523 Tampa St, Unit 3

1902 Agua Fina Ave

Palms Apartments

414 W Pirul St

610 S Linda St
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McAllen, TX Local Guide

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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