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2428 Upas Ave

McAllenTX78501

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2901 Hwy 107

McAllenTX78504

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501 Jasmine Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

501 Jasmine Villas

501 E Jasmine AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jorsay Apartments

300 S G StMcAllen, TX 78501
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McAllen, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in McAllen, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the McAllen, TX area range in price from $353 to $2,581 with an overall median price of $1,406. The three McAllen neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Abram Perezville at $690, Doffing at $550, and Las Placitas at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for McAllen Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Abram Perezville$912$6905
Doffing$920$5503
Las Placitas$975$6509
Sharyland Plantation$975$6509
Palmview South$1,025$69012
La Homa$1,150$55013
West Sharyland$1,167$75032
Los Lagos$1,175$353194
Meadow Ridge$1,237$65691
East McAllen$1,299$353256

Cheapest Available McAllen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McAllen, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Stella Independent Senior Living in the Los Lagos neighborhood priced from $353. La Villa De Alton in the West Sharyland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $373. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McAllen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$353
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$373
501 Jasmine VillasThree Bedroom One Bath3BR,1BA$460
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$650
Hibiscus Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$656
Vista De PalmasA11BR,1BA$669
612-620 E Hibiscus Ave1/11BR,1BA$675
Edinburg Place Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$675
Sunset Terrace Senior Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$692
El Patrimonio Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAllen, TX

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the McAllen area is the $0.69 price per square foot 1418 Nassau St Model at 1418 Nassau St, Unit 1 in the in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value McAllen apartment is the Townhouse Style Apartment Model at 1814 E Iowa Rd starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Los Lagos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McAllen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1418 Nassau St, Unit 11418 Nassau St2BR,2.5BA$0.69
1814 E Iowa RdTownhouse Style Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Danubia2X2.52BR,2.5BA$0.82
El Pueblo Dorado Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.73
3728 W Faith Hill St, Unit Faith Hill #33728 W Faith Hill St2BR,2BA$0.74
Avanti East ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
718 S O'Hare Dr, Unit B718 S O'Hare Dr2BR,2BA$0.81
3612 Zelma St, Unit Three3612 Zelma St2BR,2BA$0.80
La Stella Independent Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$0.47
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$0.53

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McAllen Overview

McAllen is an absolute treat to live in if you're looking for a combination of city and country lifestyle all in one place. Renting an apartment in McAllen can provide you with tons of opportunities to enjoy as the city is the 22nd-most populated city in the Lone Star State. McAllen is located in Hidalgo Country and is located right near the Rio Grande Valley. You can travel to the Gulf of Mexico fairly easily since it is only 70 miles away! Let's take a closer look at some incredible facts about McAllen, TX and why you should consider moving here next!

Why live in McAllen, TX?

Living in McAllen can provide you with lots of opportunities to experience the culture and a friendly community. There is a lot of Tejano influence in this growing town that is very welcoming to people that aren't from the area. Renting an apartment in this area is a perfect opportunity to live close enough to the incredible amenities that this Tejano town has to give. 

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Getting Around McAllen, TX

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McAllen?

The cheapest apartment in McAllen is La Stella Independent Senior Living which is listed at $353, while the average apartment in McAllen costs $1,406.

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 132 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 $402 which is $1,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McAllen.

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