Cheap Apartments for Rent in McAllen, TX from $300 with Utilities Included (76 Rentals)

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El Patrimonio Apartments
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$740 - $1,035
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El Patrimonio Apartments

2601 Sarah AveMcAllen, TX 78503
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Jorsay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jorsay Apartments

300 S G StMcAllen, TX 78501
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Harvey Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Apartments

3616 Harvey StMcAllen, TX 78501
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Dominion Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Apartments

2900-2924 N J 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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Legacy 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy 2

3413 N McColl RdMcAllen, TX 78501
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612-620 E Hibiscus Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

612-620 E Hibiscus Ave

612-620 E Hibiscus AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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Palm Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Manor Apartments

4812 N 10th StMcAllen, TX 78504
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Ivy Terrace Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Terrace Apartments

2801 W Maple AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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Tamarack Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarack Apartments

1901 N Col Rowe BlvdMcAllen, 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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Evergreen Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Square

2501 W Nolana AveMcAllen, TX 78504
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Castelo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castelo Apartments

2401 S Mccoll RdMcAllen, TX 78503
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Summit Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Apartments

3000 N J StMcAllen, TX 78501
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Hibiscus Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hibiscus Apartments

2508-2512 Hibiscus AveMcAllen, TX 78501
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Tengo poco de estar residiendo en McAllen y me siento segura de manejar en mi vehículo por la ciudad es muy tranquilo y seguro

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 $650.

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 $380, while the average apartment in McAllen costs $1,467.

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 116 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 $327 which is $1,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McAllen.

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