
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in McAllen, TX from $504 (18 Rentals)


3105 Highland Ave, Unit 5

1 S 25th St

12 S 31st St

501 Jasmine Villas

Ivy Terrace Apartments
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Bella Vista

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Avanti Valley View

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19 Cervantes Ave
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7 2nd St

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3307 Magdalena St, Unit 8, Unit 8

1421 W Harrison Ave

10 N Birch St

La Villa De Alton
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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 | $810 | $747 | $1,149 |
| McAllen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $316 | $1,500 |
| McAllen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,063 | $432 | $2,300 |
| McAllen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $504 | $2,800 |
| McAllen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $2,340 | $2,591 |
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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 $694.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McAllen?
The cheapest apartment in McAllen is 501 Jasmine Villas which is listed at $460, while the average apartment in McAllen costs $1,543.
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 280 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 $291 which is $1,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McAllen.
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